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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
晬zuìa child's first birthdayzg, 12 strokes, radical 日
晬zuì1st birthday of a childunknown, 12 strokes, radical 日
zuì(zui4) T4
  1. 1a child's first birthday
  2. 21st birthday of a child
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March 24, 2026

晬zuì(zui4)

The character 晬 (zuì) specifically refers to a child's first birthday, also known as the 'full moon' or 'one-year-old' celebration. This milestone is significant in Chinese culture, often celebrated with family gatherings and special ceremonies to bless the child and their future.

Strokes12Radical日
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, celebrating a child's first birthday often includes a 'zhuā zhuā' ceremony, where various items are placed in front of the child to predict their future career or personality, making it a rich cultural event.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bright sun (the top radical) shining down on a happy child (the bottom part), celebrating their first birthday. The sound 'zuì' can remind you of 'zoo,' where children often enjoy their day out, making the connection to their joyful first birthday.

Meanings of 晬

zuì(zui4)
1a child's first birthday
21st birthday of a child
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About 晬

晬Simplified
12Strokes
日Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 晬 (zuì) with similar characters related to age or celebration, such as 生日 (shēngrì) for 'birthday.' This term is used in informal contexts, typically among families and friends when discussing children's milestones.

HSK Study Tips

Although 晬 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with the concept of time and age, which are essential themes in earlier levels. Focus on learning related terms like 生日 (shēngrì) and 周岁 (zhōusuì) to build your vocabulary around birthdays and age.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 晬 (zuì) to refer to birthdays in general rather than specifically a child's first birthday. For example, saying '我今天过晬' (I'm celebrating my birthday today) is incorrect; it should be '我今天过生日'.

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Etymology of 晬

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

Semantic (meaning)日
+
Phonetic (sound)卒
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Origin

晬 = 日 + 卒. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 晬

IDS Structure⿰日卒
晬Full Character
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日Ri4
left
卒cu4
right
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How to say a child's first birthday in Chinese

“a child's first birthday” in Chinese is晬zuì

The character 晬 (zuì) specifically refers to a child's first birthday, also known as the 'full moon' or 'one-year-old' celebration. This milestone is significant in Chinese culture, often celebrated with family gatherings and special ceremonies to bless the child and their future.

When to use 晬

Be careful not to confuse 晬 (zuì) with similar characters related to age or celebration, such as 生日 (shēngrì) for 'birthday.' This term is used in informal contexts, typically among families and friends when discussing children's milestones.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 晬 (zuì) to refer to birthdays in general rather than specifically a child's first birthday. For example, saying '我今天过晬' (I'm celebrating my birthday today) is incorrect; it should be '我今天过生日'.

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Word Family of 晬

Words Containing This Character1
晬zuì1st birthday of a child

Frequently Asked Questions about 晬

It is pronounced as 'zuì'.

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