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蕞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蕞zuìsmall, petty; to assemblex, 15 strokes, radical 艹
zuì(zui4) T4
  1. 1small, petty; to assemble
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March 24, 2026

蕞zuì(zui4)

The character 蕞 (zuì) primarily conveys the idea of something being small or petty. It is often used in contexts where insignificance or minor details are highlighted. Additionally, it can imply an act of assembling small parts together, though this usage is less common.

Strokes15Radical艹
Cultural Note

The character 蕞 can connect to the appreciation for the small and detailed aspects of nature in Chinese culture, reflecting a philosophical view that values simplicity and subtlety.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tiny ant (representing 'small') assembling pieces of leaves to build a miniature home. The radical '艹' (grass) at the top suggests something related to nature, while the bottom part resembles a small assembly of items, connecting the character's meaning to its form.

Meanings of 蕞

zuì(zui4)
1small, petty; to assemble
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About 蕞

蕞Simplified
15Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 蕞

Usage Notes

Since 蕞 has a specific and somewhat obscure meaning, it is rarely used in daily conversation, making it more suitable for literary or formal contexts. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding characters, so attention to tone and context is crucial.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蕞 is not included in the HSK levels, it is important for learners to recognize it as an example of characters that denote size or quantity. Focus on understanding its context and how it might appear in literary texts, alongside other size-related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 蕞 with other characters like 小 (xiǎo) for 'small', leading to misinterpretation. For example, saying '我觉得这个问题蕞' instead of using '小' (I think this problem is small) would be incorrect.

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Pronunciation of 蕞

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Etymology of 蕞

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

grass

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)最
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Case file: 蕞

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蕞?

Decomposition of 蕞

IDS Structure⿱艹最
蕞Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
最zui4
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 蕞?

How to say small, petty; to assemble in Chinese

“small, petty; to assemble” in Chinese is蕞zuì

The character 蕞 (zuì) primarily conveys the idea of something being small or petty. It is often used in contexts where insignificance or minor details are highlighted. Additionally, it can imply an act of assembling small parts together, though this usage is less common.

When to use 蕞

Since 蕞 has a specific and somewhat obscure meaning, it is rarely used in daily conversation, making it more suitable for literary or formal contexts. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding characters, so attention to tone and context is crucial.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 蕞 with other characters like 小 (xiǎo) for 'small', leading to misinterpretation. For example, saying '我觉得这个问题蕞' instead of using '小' (I think this problem is small) would be incorrect.

Write 蕞

蕞

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Word Family of 蕞

Words Containing This Character1
蕞zuìsmall
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Compound Meaning

What does 蕞 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蕞

The pronunciation is 'zuì', with a falling tone. Make sure to emphasize the tone to convey the correct meaning.

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