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March 24, 2026
玫méi(mei2)
The character 玫 (méi) primarily means 'rose' and is often associated with beauty and elegance. It is commonly used in the term 玫瑰 (méi guī), which directly translates to 'rose' and is often used in both floral contexts and as a symbol of love in Chinese culture.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, roses (玫瑰) are often given as gifts during romantic occasions such as Valentine's Day, symbolizing love and affection. They are also prevalent in poetry and art, enhancing their cultural significance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a beautiful rose (玫) made of fine jade; the character looks like a delicate flower with the top part resembling petals. The 'me' sound in 'méi' can remind you of 'may', the month when roses bloom, enhancing the connection to its meaning.
Meanings of 玫
méi(mei2)
1rose
2(fine jade)
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AI Study Notes for 玫
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a beautiful rose (玫) made of fine jade; the character looks like a delicate flower with the top part resembling petals. The 'me' sound in 'méi' can remind you of 'may', the month when roses bloom, enhancing the connection to its meaning.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the pronunciation, as it is pronounced with a rising tone (méi), which differs from other similar-sounding words. This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing flowers or gifts.
HSK Study Tips
Although 玫 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other nouns related to nature and beauty at this level. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in common phrases and in poetry or literature.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, roses (玫瑰) are often given as gifts during romantic occasions such as Valentine's Day, symbolizing love and affection. They are also prevalent in poetry and art, enhancing their cultural significance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 玫 (méi) with similar-sounding characters, resulting in incorrect meanings. For example, saying '玫瑰是水果' (méi guī shì shuǐ guǒ) meaning 'roses are fruit' is incorrect; it should be '玫瑰是花' (méi guī shì huā) meaning 'roses are flowers'.
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Grammar Patterns of 玫
玫 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.
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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.
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多数玫瑰在土地肥沃、阳光充足的地方长得最好。
duō shù méi guī zài tǔ dì féi wò、 、 yáng guāng chōng zú de dì fāng cháng dé zuì。
Most roses like a sunny position in a fairly fertile soil.
Cultural Notes for 玫
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, roses (玫瑰) are often given as gifts during romantic occasions such as Valentine's Day, symbolizing love and affection. They are also prevalent in poetry and art, enhancing their cultural significance.
Word Family of 玫
Words Containing This Character3
玫瑰méiguirose flower
玫méi(fine jade)
玫瑰花rose
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Frequently Asked Questions about 玫
玫瑰 specifically refers to roses, which are associated with love, whereas other flower names denote different meanings and associations.
Yes, 玫 is often used in poetry to evoke beauty and romance, particularly when referring to roses.
It is pronounced as 'méi', with a rising tone, similar to the English word 'may'.
