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March 24, 2026
蕤ruí(rui2)
The character 蕤 (ruí) describes something that is soft or delicate, often associated with lush plant life. It can refer to drooping leaves or an overgrowth of vegetation, conveying a sense of fullness or abundance in nature. This word may be used in botanical contexts or poetic descriptions of lush landscapes.
Strokes15Radical艹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry and traditional literature, lush vegetation is often used as a metaphor for beauty and abundance, making 蕤 a character that evokes imagery of nature’s delicacy and richness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a delicate flower with soft, drooping petals that are heavy with dew. The character 蕤 has the radical for grass (艹) at the top, symbolizing plant life, which connects to its meaning of softness and overgrowth.
Meanings of 蕤
ruí(rui2)
1soft, delicate; overgrowth, drooping leaves
2fringe
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About 蕤
蕤Simplified
15Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蕤
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a delicate flower with soft, drooping petals that are heavy with dew. The character 蕤 has the radical for grass (艹) at the top, symbolizing plant life, which connects to its meaning of softness and overgrowth.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 蕤 with similar characters that refer to hardness or strength, so it’s important to remember its delicate connotation. This term is more likely to be used in literary or poetic contexts than in everyday conversation. Be cautious with the tones; the second tone (ruí) is crucial to convey the correct meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As 蕤 is not an HSK word, learners should focus on expanding their vocabulary with related terms that describe plants and nature. Familiarize yourself with other words in the same category, such as 花 (huā - flower) and 叶 (yè - leaf), to build context around this character.
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry and traditional literature, lush vegetation is often used as a metaphor for beauty and abundance, making 蕤 a character that evokes imagery of nature’s delicacy and richness.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 蕤 to describe hard or strong objects, which is incorrect. For example, saying '这个石头是蕤' (this stone is 蕤) should be corrected to '这个石头是坚硬的' (this stone is hard).
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Grammar Patterns of 蕤
蕤 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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何春____是位勇气十足、道德感强烈的学者和作家.
Josephine Ho is a courageous and ethical scholar and writer.
Example Sentences for 蕤 (1)
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何春蕤是位勇气十足、道德感强烈的学者和作家.
hé chūn ruí shì wèi yǒng qì shí zú、 、 dào dé gǎn qiáng liè de xué zhě hé zuò.
Josephine Ho is a courageous and ethical scholar and writer.
Cultural Notes for 蕤
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese poetry and traditional literature, lush vegetation is often used as a metaphor for beauty and abundance, making 蕤 a character that evokes imagery of nature’s delicacy and richness.
Word Family of 蕤
Words Containing This Character2
蕤ruífringe
葳蕤lethargic
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Compound Meaning
What does 蕤 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 蕤
It usually refers to soft, delicate plants or flowers, often in a poetic context.
It is pronounced as 'ruí' with a rising tone.
It's more commonly found in literary contexts, so it might not be suitable for casual conversations.
