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蒉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蒉kuìsurname Kuiunknown, 12 strokes, radical 艹
蒉kuìedible amaranth; straw basketnr, 12 strokes, radical 艹
kuì(Kui4) T4
  1. 1surname Kui
  2. 2edible amaranth; straw basket
Also a Chinese surname, Kui — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

蒉(蕢)kuì(Kui4)

The character 蒉 (kuì) primarily refers to edible amaranth, a type of leafy green that is often used in Chinese cuisine for its nutritional value. It can also denote a straw basket, which is a common item in rural areas for carrying goods. Additionally, 蒉 is a surname in China, though less common than some others.

Strokes12Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, amaranth is valued not only for its taste but also for its health benefits, often featured in traditional dishes. The use of straw baskets is also traditional in agricultural settings, highlighting the connection between daily life and nature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a basket (the straw basket meaning) filled with vibrant green amaranth leaves. The character 蒉 has the radical for plants (艹) at the top, which connects to its meaning related to greenery. Think of 'kuì' as 'quickly' picking fresh amaranth from a basket!

Meanings of 蒉

kuì(Kui4)
1edible amaranth; straw basket
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About 蒉

蒉Simplified
蕢Traditional
12Strokes
艹Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蒉

Usage Notes

This character is relatively uncommon and may not be used frequently in everyday conversation. When using 蒉, it's important to ensure the context is clear, as it can refer to different meanings. Be cautious with the pronunciation, as mispronouncing 'kuì' could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蒉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, its connection to plants can help learners relate it to other words about food and nature, such as 菜 (cài, vegetable) or 绿 (lǜ, green). Focus on the radical components to better understand related characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蒉 with similar-sounding words. For instance, mixing it up with 魁 (kuí, meaning 'leader') is common. Always remember that 蒉 specifically relates to plants and baskets.

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Etymology of 蒉

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)贵
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Case file: 蒉

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half贵 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplant
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 蒉

IDS Structure⿱艹贵
蒉Full Character
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艹cao3
top
贵gui4
bottom
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How to say surname Kui in Chinese

“surname Kui” in Chinese is蒉kuì

The character 蒉 (kuì) primarily refers to edible amaranth, a type of leafy green that is often used in Chinese cuisine for its nutritional value. It can also denote a straw basket, which is a common item in rural areas for carrying goods. Additionally, 蒉 is a surname in China, though less common than some others.

When to use 蒉

This character is relatively uncommon and may not be used frequently in everyday conversation. When using 蒉, it's important to ensure the context is clear, as it can refer to different meanings. Be cautious with the pronunciation, as mispronouncing 'kuì' could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蒉 with similar-sounding words. For instance, mixing it up with 魁 (kuí, meaning 'leader') is common. Always remember that 蒉 specifically relates to plants and baskets.

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Word Family of 蒉

Words Containing This Character1
蒉kuìsurname Kui蕢
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Compound Meaning

What does 蒉 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蒉

It means edible amaranth, a straw basket, or can refer to the surname Kui.

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