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蕢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蕢kuìedible amaranth; straw basketx, 16 strokes, radical 艹
kuì(kui4) T4
  1. 1edible amaranth; straw basket
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March 24, 2026

蕢kuì(kui4)

The character 蕢 (kuì) refers to a type of edible amaranth, a leafy vegetable often used in Chinese cuisine for its nutritional benefits. It can also denote a straw basket, typically used for storing or carrying items. The term is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so understanding its context is essential for proper usage.

Strokes16Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, leafy vegetables like 蕢 (kuì) are celebrated for their health benefits and are often featured in traditional dishes, especially in rural areas where they are cultivated. The use of straw baskets for harvesting or storing such vegetables is also common in agricultural practices.

Memory Tip

Think of 蕢 (kuì) as a 'kitchen basket' filled with 'quick-growing' edible amaranth. The left part 蕣 (which looks like a plant) signifies its connection to vegetables, while the right part suggests the shape of a basket. Picture a vibrant green basket overflowing with fresh amaranth to help remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 蕢

kuì(kui4)
1edible amaranth; straw basket
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About 蕢

蕢Simplified
16Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 蕢 with other similar-looking characters, such as 菜 (cài) for vegetable. It's important to use this term in specific contexts related to culinary discussions or traditional crafts. Be mindful of the tone; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstanding as it has a distinct meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蕢 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be linked to other food-related terms like 菜 (cài) and 蔬菜 (shūcài). Students should focus on recognizing plant-related characters, as they often appear in food contexts and discussions around nutrition.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes mistakenly write 蕢 with incorrect radicals, confusing it with characters like 菜. It's important to remember the correct components to avoid writing errors. Additionally, mispronouncing it as kuāi instead of kuì can lead to confusion with entirely different words.

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Etymology of 蕢

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

plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)貴
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Case file: 蕢

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half貴 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 蕢

IDS Structure⿱艹貴
蕢Full Character
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艹cao3
top
貴gui4
bottom
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How to say edible amaranth; straw basket in Chinese

“edible amaranth; straw basket” in Chinese is蕢kuì

The character 蕢 (kuì) refers to a type of edible amaranth, a leafy vegetable often used in Chinese cuisine for its nutritional benefits. It can also denote a straw basket, typically used for storing or carrying items. The term is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so understanding its context is essential for proper usage.

When to use 蕢

Learners often confuse 蕢 with other similar-looking characters, such as 菜 (cài) for vegetable. It's important to use this term in specific contexts related to culinary discussions or traditional crafts. Be mindful of the tone; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstanding as it has a distinct meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes mistakenly write 蕢 with incorrect radicals, confusing it with characters like 菜. It's important to remember the correct components to avoid writing errors. Additionally, mispronouncing it as kuāi instead of kuì can lead to confusion with entirely different words.

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蕢

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Word Family of 蕢

Words Containing This Character1
蒉kuìsurname Kui蕢
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蕢

Dishes featuring 蕢 often include stir-fries or soups where the green leaves add flavor and nutrition.

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