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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瑞雪ruìxuětimely snowHSK 7, unknown, 24 strokes, Very Hard
ruìxuě(rui4xue3) T4
  1. 1timely snow
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March 24, 2026

瑞雪ruìxuě(rui4xue3)

瑞雪 (ruì xuě) refers to a timely and auspicious snowfall that is believed to bring good fortune and a bountiful harvest in Chinese culture. It is commonly used in poetic contexts and during the winter months, symbolizing hope and prosperity for the coming year.

Strokes24DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 瑞雪 is traditionally associated with the Lunar New Year, symbolizing the hope for a good harvest and prosperity in the coming year. It reflects the agricultural roots of Chinese society, where timely weather plays a critical role in farming.

Memory Tip

Imagine a snowflake that has a smiley face, representing good luck. The character 瑞 (ruì) looks like a person with arms outstretched, joyfully welcoming the snow (雪, xuě) that falls gently down, bringing with it promises of good fortune. Remember, 'ruì' sounds like 'ray,' as in a ray of hope brought by the snow.

Meanings of 瑞雪

ruìxuě(rui4xue3)
1timely snow
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About 瑞雪

瑞雪Simplified
24Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 瑞雪

Usage Notes

瑞雪 is often used in formal contexts, especially in literature and New Year greetings. Be careful not to confuse it with just any type of snow (雪), as 瑞雪 specifically implies a positive connotation. It can appear in phrases such as '瑞雪兆丰年' (timely snow heralds a good harvest).

HSK Study Tips

Although 瑞雪 is not found in HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK Level 3 and above due to its poetic nature and cultural significance. Students should focus on related weather terms and cultural expressions about seasons and agriculture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瑞雪 with just 雪 (xuě), which means 'snow' without the auspicious connotation. For example, saying '我喜欢雪' (I like snow) is correct, but doesn't convey the same positive meaning as '我期待瑞雪' (I look forward to auspicious snow).

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Component Characters

瑞ruìauspicious; a good omen
13 strokes王
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雪xuěsnow
HSK 111 strokes雨
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How to say timely snow in Chinese

“timely snow” in Chinese is瑞雪ruìxuě

瑞雪 (ruì xuě) refers to a timely and auspicious snowfall that is believed to bring good fortune and a bountiful harvest in Chinese culture. It is commonly used in poetic contexts and during the winter months, symbolizing hope and prosperity for the coming year.

When to use 瑞雪

瑞雪 is often used in formal contexts, especially in literature and New Year greetings. Be careful not to confuse it with just any type of snow (雪), as 瑞雪 specifically implies a positive connotation. It can appear in phrases such as '瑞雪兆丰年' (timely snow heralds a good harvest).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瑞雪 with just 雪 (xuě), which means 'snow' without the auspicious connotation. For example, saying '我喜欢雪' (I like snow) is correct, but doesn't convey the same positive meaning as '我期待瑞雪' (I look forward to auspicious snow).

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瑞雪 is often used in greetings during winter or the Chinese New Year to wish others good fortune.

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