橤 (ruǐ) - Flower stamen & pistil

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ruǐ ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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橤 · ruǐ

Flower stamen;

pistil;

the reproductive part of a flower;

also used to describe something drooping or hanging down.

Flower stamenpistilthe reproductive part of a flower

Usage highlights

Flower stamenDrooping appearancePistil and stamenFragrant stamenGolden stamen

Synonyms

  • 蕊— flower stamen (more common variant)
  • 花蕊— flower stamen
  • 花心— flower center (including stamens)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The flower's stamen (花橤) contains pollen.
  • The willow branches droop (橤橤下垂) in the wind.
  • Botanists study plant reproductive parts including stamens (花橤).

Collocations

  • Flower stamen(花橤)
  • Drooping appearance(橤橤)
  • Pistil and stamen(雌橤雄橤)
  • Fragrant stamen(香橤)
  • Golden stamen(金橤)

Idioms

  • Flowers with beautiful stamens(花橤美丽)
  • Drooping willow branches(橤橤柳枝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 橤 often appears in poetic descriptions of flowers and nature.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains botanical significance.
  • The drooping meaning connects to visual descriptions in classical poetry.

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