瑞 (ruì) - Auspicious & lucky

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ruì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

儒三

瑞 · ruì

Auspicious;

lucky;

propitious;

often used in names and expressions to denote good fortune and favorable omens.

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Usage highlights

Auspicious signAuspicious cloudAuspicious jadeAuspicious beastAuspicious snowAuspicious light

Synonyms

  • 祥— Auspicious; propitious
  • 吉— Lucky; fortunate

Antonyms

  • 凶— Inauspicious; ominous
  • 厄— Misfortune; adversity

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This jade is considered an auspicious object (瑞玉).
  • The phoenix is an auspicious bird (瑞鸟).
  • They saw the rainbow as a good omen (祥瑞).
  • The ceremony was held on an auspicious day (瑞日).

Collocations

  • Auspicious sign(瑞兆)
  • Auspicious cloud(瑞云)
  • Auspicious jade(瑞玉)
  • Auspicious beast(瑞兽)
  • Auspicious snow(瑞雪)
  • Auspicious light(瑞光)

Idioms

  • Auspicious snow heralds a fruitful year(瑞雪兆丰年)
  • Auspicious clouds gathering(瑞云缭绕)
  • Auspicious light shining brightly(瑞光普照)
  • Auspicious stars shining high(瑞星高照)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, 瑞 represents all things auspicious and is deeply embedded in traditional beliefs about good fortune.
  • Commonly appears in names, art, and literature to invoke blessings and positive outcomes.
  • Historically associated with imperial legitimacy and divine favor, as seen in terms like 瑞应 (auspicious response).

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