unknown, 13 strokes, radical 王, rank #1534, Medium
瑞
ruì
propitious
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 王, rank #1534, Medium
瑞
ruì
rayl (acoustical unit)
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 王, rank #1534, Medium
ruì(rui4) T4
1auspicious; a good omen
2lucky
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March 24, 2026
瑞ruì(rui4)
The character 瑞 (ruì) refers to something that is auspicious or signifies good fortune. It is often used in contexts related to blessings, propitious events, and positive omens, particularly in cultural celebrations and rituals where luck is sought.
Strokes13Radical王Frequency#1534DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 瑞 is often associated with symbols of good luck, such as dragons and phoenixes, which are commonly featured in festivals and celebrations to attract good fortune.
Memory Tip
Imagine a ray of light bursting through clouds, bringing auspicious news. The character 瑞 is composed of the radical for 'small' and 'beautiful', suggesting that even small signs can bring about beautiful fortune. Visualize a 'ray' of luck shining down on you.
Meanings of 瑞
ruì(rui4)
1auspicious; a good omen
2lucky
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About 瑞
瑞Simplified
13Strokes
王Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 瑞
Quick Contrast
吉 (jí) - use 吉 when referring to good luck or auspiciousness in a more general sense, while 瑞 specifically denotes auspicious signs or symbols.
Usage Notes
瑞 is often used in formal contexts, particularly in blessings or during celebrations such as the Lunar New Year. Common collocations include 瑞气 (lucky aura) and 瑞兽 (auspicious beast). Be careful with the tone; the correct pronunciation is ruì, with a falling tone.
HSK Study Tips
Although 瑞 is not included in the HSK levels, it can be related to other characters associated with fortune and luck, such as 福 (fú, happiness) and 吉 (jí, auspicious). Focus on understanding its usage in traditional contexts and phrases.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 瑞 with similar-sounding characters like 睿 (ruì, wise), leading to incorrect usage. For example, using 瑞 in a context that calls for wisdom is incorrect; instead, use 睿.
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Pronunciation of 瑞
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Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 耑 represents the sound.
1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
2The sound half耑 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayjade
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 瑞?
Decomposition of 瑞
IDS Structure⿰王耑
瑞Full Character
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王Wang2
left
耑duan1
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 瑞?
How to say auspicious; a good omen in Chinese
“auspicious; a good omen” in Chinese is瑞ruì
The character 瑞 (ruì) refers to something that is auspicious or signifies good fortune. It is often used in contexts related to blessings, propitious events, and positive omens, particularly in cultural celebrations and rituals where luck is sought.
When to use 瑞
瑞 is often used in formal contexts, particularly in blessings or during celebrations such as the Lunar New Year. Common collocations include 瑞气 (lucky aura) and 瑞兽 (auspicious beast). Be careful with the tone; the correct pronunciation is ruì, with a falling tone.
瑞 or something close to it
吉 (jí) - use 吉 when referring to good luck or auspiciousness in a more general sense, while 瑞 specifically denotes auspicious signs or symbols.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瑞 with similar-sounding characters like 睿 (ruì, wise), leading to incorrect usage. For example, using 瑞 in a context that calls for wisdom is incorrect; instead, use 睿.
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瑞
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Grammar Patterns of 瑞
瑞 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
飞机获准降落于不伦____克的格林科机场。
The plane had been cleared for landing at Brunswick's Glynco Airport.
