extraordinary, fabulous; rose; semi-precious stone
n, 13 strokes, radical 王, rank #53429, Very Hard
瑰
guī
(semi-precious stone)
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 王, rank #53429, Very Hard
guī(gui1) T1
1extraordinary, fabulous; rose; semi-precious stone
2(semi-precious stone)
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March 24, 2026
瑰guī(gui1)
瑰 (guī) refers to something extraordinary or fabulous, often used to describe beautiful or precious items, such as semi-precious stones or rare flowers. In this context, it signifies beauty and uniqueness, making it common in literary and poetic expressions.
Strokes13Radical王Frequency#53429DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 瑰 often relates to traditional art and literature, where extraordinary beauty is highly valued. For example, 瑰丽 (guī lì) is a common phrase used to describe stunning landscapes or exquisite artworks.
Memory Tip
Imagine a beautiful, glowing rose (瑰) made of semi-precious stones, standing out in a garden. The character combines the radical for jade (玉) at the bottom, symbolizing preciousness, with the top part suggesting something that stands out or is extraordinary.
Meanings of 瑰
guī(gui1)
1extraordinary, fabulous; rose; semi-precious stone
2(semi-precious stone)
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About 瑰
瑰Simplified
13Strokes
王Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 瑰
Quick Contrast
瑰 (guī) vs 美 (měi) — use 瑰 when emphasizing rarity or extraordinary beauty, while 美 focuses more on general beauty.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a beautiful, glowing rose (瑰) made of semi-precious stones, standing out in a garden. The character combines the radical for jade (玉) at the bottom, symbolizing preciousness, with the top part suggesting something that stands out or is extraordinary.
Usage Notes
瑰 is often used in formal or literary contexts, so it may not be suitable for everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, such as 鬼 (guǐ, ghost), which has a very different meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Although 瑰 is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects to other words related to beauty and rarity, such as 美 (měi, beautiful) and 珍 (zhēn, precious). Focus on its use in context to enhance vocabulary related to aesthetics.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 瑰 often relates to traditional art and literature, where extraordinary beauty is highly valued. For example, 瑰丽 (guī lì) is a common phrase used to describe stunning landscapes or exquisite artworks.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 瑰 with similar characters like 鬼 (guǐ). A common error is using 瑰 in casual dialogues where simpler terms would suffice, such as saying '瑰花' instead of '花' (huā) for 'flower'.
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Grammar Patterns of 瑰
瑰 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Roses will always have thorns but with care they can be avoided.
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大家一定都很熟悉玫瑰中的老牌名品“水晶宫殿”。
dà jiā yī dìng dū hěn shú xī méi guī zhōng de lǎo pái míng pǐn“ “ shuǐ jīng gōng”。
Everyone must be familiar with the old favourite among roses, Crystal Palace.
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用玫瑰花形的掼奶油和新鲜的水果作配菜点缀盘子。
yòng méi guī huā xíng de guàn nǎi yóu hé xīn xiān de shuǐ guǒ zuò pèi cài diǎn zhuì pán zǐ。
Garnish the plate with whipped cream rosettes and fresh fruits.
6
她掰开玫瑰花，将花瓣撒在坟墓上。
tā bāi kāi méi guī huā， ， jiāng huā bàn sā zài fén mù。
She tore the rose apart and scattered the petals over the grave.
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玫瑰花开败后就把枯花摘去。
méi guī huā kāi bài hòu jiù bǎ kū huā zhāi qù。
Dead-head roses as the blooms fade.
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这一玫瑰新品种是由一种很老的品种培育而成的.
zhè yī méi guī xīn pǐn zhǒng shì yóu yī zhǒng hěn lǎo de pǐn zhǒng péi yù ér chéng de.
This new rose is a development from a very old kind of rose.
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例如,每张地图上都会有“罗盘玫瑰”,指明东 、 南 、 西、北.
lì rú, , měi zhāng dì tú shàng dū huì“ yǒu “ luó pán”, méi guī ”,、 zhǐ、 míng、 dōng.
The Compass Rose - drawn on almost every map - indicated North, East, South, and West.
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花坛里长满了百合和玫瑰。
huā tán lǐ cháng mǎn le bǎi hé hé méi guī。
The flowerbeds brim with a mixture of lilies and roses.
Cultural Notes for 瑰
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 瑰 often relates to traditional art and literature, where extraordinary beauty is highly valued. For example, 瑰丽 (guī lì) is a common phrase used to describe stunning landscapes or exquisite artworks.
Word Family of 瑰
Words Containing This Character7
玫瑰méiguirose flower
玫瑰花rose
瑰宝guībǎogem瑰寶
瑰丽elegant瑰麗
瑰guīextraordinary
瑰奇magnificent
瑰异marvelous瑰異
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瑰
Common phrases include 瑰丽 (guī lì, beautiful) and 瑰宝 (guī bǎo, treasure), which emphasize beauty and value.
瑰 is more often found in literature and formal contexts rather than in casual conversation.
