extraordinary, fabulous; rose; semi-precious stone
n, 13 strokes, radical 王, rank #53429, Very Hard
瑰
guī
(semi-precious stone)
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 王, rank #53429, Very Hard
guī(gui1) T1
1extraordinary, fabulous; rose; semi-precious stone
2(semi-precious stone)
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瑰guī(gui1)
瑰 (guī) refers to something extraordinary or fabulous, often used to describe beautiful or precious items, such as semi-precious stones or rare flowers. In this context, it signifies beauty and uniqueness, making it common in literary and poetic expressions.
Strokes13Radical王Frequency#53429DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 瑰 often relates to traditional art and literature, where extraordinary beauty is highly valued. For example, 瑰丽 (guī lì) is a common phrase used to describe stunning landscapes or exquisite artworks.
Memory Tip
Imagine a beautiful, glowing rose (瑰) made of semi-precious stones, standing out in a garden. The character combines the radical for jade (玉) at the bottom, symbolizing preciousness, with the top part suggesting something that stands out or is extraordinary.
Meanings of 瑰
guī(gui1)
1extraordinary, fabulous; rose; semi-precious stone
2(semi-precious stone)
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About 瑰
瑰Simplified
13Strokes
王Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
瑰 (guī) vs 美 (měi) — use 瑰 when emphasizing rarity or extraordinary beauty, while 美 focuses more on general beauty.
Usage Notes
瑰 is often used in formal or literary contexts, so it may not be suitable for everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, such as 鬼 (guǐ, ghost), which has a very different meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Although 瑰 is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects to other words related to beauty and rarity, such as 美 (měi, beautiful) and 珍 (zhēn, precious). Focus on its use in context to enhance vocabulary related to aesthetics.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 瑰 with similar characters like 鬼 (guǐ). A common error is using 瑰 in casual dialogues where simpler terms would suffice, such as saying '瑰花' instead of '花' (huā) for 'flower'.
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Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 鬼 represents the sound. Simplified form of 瓌.
1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
2The sound half鬼 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayjade
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 瑰?
Decomposition of 瑰
IDS Structure⿰王鬼
瑰Full Character
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王Wang2
left
鬼gui3
right
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Which of these is a component of 瑰?
How to say extraordinary, fabulous; rose; semi-precious stone in Chinese
“extraordinary, fabulous; rose; semi-precious stone” in Chinese is瑰guī
瑰 (guī) refers to something extraordinary or fabulous, often used to describe beautiful or precious items, such as semi-precious stones or rare flowers. In this context, it signifies beauty and uniqueness, making it common in literary and poetic expressions.
When to use 瑰
瑰 is often used in formal or literary contexts, so it may not be suitable for everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, such as 鬼 (guǐ, ghost), which has a very different meaning.
瑰 or something close to it
瑰 (guī) vs 美 (měi) — use 瑰 when emphasizing rarity or extraordinary beauty, while 美 focuses more on general beauty.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瑰 with similar characters like 鬼 (guǐ). A common error is using 瑰 in casual dialogues where simpler terms would suffice, such as saying '瑰花' instead of '花' (huā) for 'flower'.
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瑰
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Grammar Patterns of 瑰
瑰 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 2 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.
