Skip to content
Start your Chinese Learning JourneyStart Now
蕊 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蕊ruǐflower budng, 15 strokes, radical 艹, rank #19912, Very Hard
蕊ruǐpistilunknown, 15 strokes, radical 艹, rank #19912, Very Hard
ruǐ(rui3)rui T3
  1. 1flower bud
  2. 2pistil
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

蕊(橤)ruǐ(rui3)

The character 蕊 (ruǐ) refers to a flower bud or the part of a flower that develops into a seed, specifically the pistil. It is commonly used in botanical contexts and symbolizes beauty and potential in Chinese poetry and literature.

Strokes15Radical艹Frequency#19912DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, flowers hold significant symbolic value, often representing love, beauty, and transience, making 蕊 an important character in poetry and art that reflects these themes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flower bud (蕊) that is just about to bloom, resembling a small cup (the character's shape) filled with potential. The 'ru' sound can remind you of 'root,' as the bud is the beginning of a flower's life, rooted in the ground.

Meanings of 蕊

ruǐ(rui3)
1flower bud
2pistil
Exercise 1 of 2

By ear

Play it, then pick what 蕊 means.

About 蕊

蕊Simplified
橤Traditional
15Strokes
艹Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

Podcast: 蕊

JasonAmy

Podcast: 蕊

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI Study Notes for 蕊

Usage Notes

When using 蕊, be mindful that it is more formal and often appears in literary contexts rather than everyday conversation. A common collocation is with the word 花 (huā), meaning 'flower,' to describe the flower's pistil. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蕊 is not in the HSK levels, it connects with level 3 vocabulary related to nature, like 花 (huā) for 'flower.' Students should focus on memorizing its meaning and context, as well as practicing pronunciation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蕊 with similar characters like 睿 (ruì), which means 'wise.' A common mistake is using 蕊 in a general context instead of its specific botanical meaning; for example, saying '花蕊' when referring to 'all flowers' instead of specifically the pistil.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 蕊

Premium — Locked

AI tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 蕊 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsInstant feedback+5 XP
See plans to unlock

Jason Explains 蕊 to You

Let me explain 蕊 for you

Make it yours

Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 蕊 through them.

Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.

How Well Do You Know 蕊?

Example

Learning Lab

Knowing 蕊 is seven skills, not one.

Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.

  • MeaningFree
  • CharacterFree
  • PinyinFree
  • TonePro
  • ListeningPro
  • SpeakingPro
  • WritingPro
See the Learning Lab Three facets free · no card needed

Etymology of 蕊

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

plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
+
Phonetic (sound)惢
Learn more about Phono-semantic (形声字) characters
Exercise 1 of 1

Origin

蕊 = 艹 + 惢. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蕊

IDS Structure⿱艹惢
蕊Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
惢suo3
bottom
Exercise 1 of 2

Parts

Which of these is part of 蕊?

How to say flower bud in Chinese

“flower bud” in Chinese is蕊ruǐ

The character 蕊 (ruǐ) refers to a flower bud or the part of a flower that develops into a seed, specifically the pistil. It is commonly used in botanical contexts and symbolizes beauty and potential in Chinese poetry and literature.

When to use 蕊

When using 蕊, be mindful that it is more formal and often appears in literary contexts rather than everyday conversation. A common collocation is with the word 花 (huā), meaning 'flower,' to describe the flower's pistil. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蕊 with similar characters like 睿 (ruì), which means 'wise.' A common mistake is using 蕊 in a general context instead of its specific botanical meaning; for example, saying '花蕊' when referring to 'all flowers' instead of specifically the pistil.

Write 蕊

蕊

Practice writing 蕊 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Ask Jason

Have a question about 蕊?

Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.

Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.

Word Family of 蕊

Words Containing This Character6
蕊ruǐstamen
花蕊stamen
石蕊reindeer moss
雄蕊stamen (male part of flower)
雌蕊pistil
石蕊试纸litmus paper (chemistry)石蕊試紙
Exercise 1 of 4

Words with 蕊

What does 花蕊 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蕊

It is pronounced as 'ruǐ' with a falling tone.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 蕊?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.

A sample week, replayed. Every page you study lands here in the order you did it — your own replay starts with a free account.

See the Learning Lab