unknown, 8 strokes, radical 王, rank #26788, Very Hard
méi(mei2) T2
1rose
2(fine jade)
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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.
Strokes8Radical王Frequency#26788DifficultyVery Hard
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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About 玫
玫Simplified
8Strokes
王Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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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.
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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Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 攵 represents the sound.
1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
2The sound half攵 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayjade
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 玫?
Decomposition of 玫
IDS Structure⿰王攵
玫Full Character
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王Wang2
left
攵pu1
right
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Which of these is a component of 玫?
How to say rose in Chinese
“rose” in Chinese is玫méi
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.
When to use 玫
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
