桂 (guì) - Cassia, osmanthus & laurel

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guì ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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桂 · guì

Cassia, osmanthus;

laurel;

cinnamon;

a surname;

also refers to Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (abbreviation).

Cassia, osmanthuslaurelcinnamon

Usage highlights

Osmanthus flowerCinnamonGuangxiLaurel crownCassia treeGui surname

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The osmanthus flowers bloom in autumn (桂花).
  • Guangxi is abbreviated as Gui (广西简称桂).
  • He has the surname Gui (他姓桂).
  • Cinnamon is a spice (肉桂).

Collocations

  • Osmanthus flower(桂花)
  • Cinnamon(肉桂)
  • Guangxi(广西简称桂)
  • Laurel crown(桂冠)
  • Cassia tree(桂树)
  • Gui surname(桂姓)

Idioms

  • Snatch the laurel crown(蟾宫折桂)
  • Cassia and orchid(桂馥兰香)
  • Jade and cassia(玉桂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Osmanthus (桂花) symbolizes nobility, success, and auspiciousness in Chinese culture.
  • In imperial examinations, 'snatching the cassia' (折桂) meant achieving top honors.
  • The laurel crown (桂冠) is a symbol of victory and literary achievement.
  • Guangxi's abbreviation 'Gui' comes from its historical name 'Guilin Prefecture'.

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