瑰

瓌

guī

王 + 鬼

Definitions

guī (adjective) extraordinary; rare; precious

guī (noun) semiprecious stone

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 玉 represents the meaning and 鬼 represents the sound.

Semantic: 王 Phonetic: 鬼

About

The character 瑰 is a phono-semantic compound that combines the semantic radical 王 (a form of 玉 'jade') on the left, indicating something precious, with the phonetic component 鬼 on the right. In early usage, it denoted a rare, extraordinary gem. Over time, it became an essential part of the word 玫瑰 (rose) and was also used as an adjective to describe things of magnificent, exceptional beauty.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

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Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

玫瑰很美丽。

Méiguī hěn měilì.

Roses are very beautiful.

这些玫瑰是红色的。

Zhèxiē méiguī shì hóngsè de.

These roses are red.

夕阳下的景色很瑰丽。

Xīyáng xià de jǐngsè hěn guīlì.

The scenery under the sunset is very magnificent.

敦煌壁画是艺术瑰宝。

Dūnhuáng bìhuà shì yìshù guībǎo.

The Dunhuang murals are artistic treasures.

这部电影情节瑰奇。

Zhè bù diànyǐng qíngjié guīqí.

This movie has a rare and wonderful plot.

她的歌声如同瑰宝般珍贵。

Tā de gēshēng rútóng guībǎo bān zhēnguì.

Her singing voice is as precious as a treasure.

不仅玫瑰芬芳，而且瑰丽动人。

Bùjǐn méiguī fēnfāng, érqiě guīlì dòngrén.

Not only are roses fragrant, but also magnificent and moving.

通过对瑰奇现象的研究，科学家获得了新发现。

Tōngguò duì guīqí xiànxiàng de yánjiū, kēxuéjiā huòdé le xīn fāxiàn.

Through the study of rare phenomena, scientists have made new discoveries.

Related Characters

Component: 王

Component: 鬼

瑰