穗 (suì) - Ear of grain & spike

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suì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

穗 · suì

Ear of grain;

spike;

tassel;

also refers to Guangzhou city (abbreviation).

Ear of grainspiketassel

Usage highlights

Ear of wheatGuangzhou cityCorn tasselRice earSpike inflorescenceHarvest spike

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 荒— famine, barren
  • 歉— poor harvest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wheat ears are heavy with grain (麦穗).
  • Guangzhou is also called Sui (穗城).
  • The corn tassels sway in the wind (玉米穗).
  • She decorated with穗状 flowers (穗状花序).

Collocations

  • Ear of wheat(麦穗)
  • Guangzhou city(穗城)
  • Corn tassel(玉米穗)
  • Rice ear(稻穗)
  • Spike inflorescence(穗状花序)
  • Harvest spike(丰收穗)

Idioms

  • Abundant harvest with full ears(五谷丰登，穗实饱满)
  • Golden ears bending in the wind(金穗弯腰)
  • Sui moon and Chu clouds(穗月楚云)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 穗 symbolizes agricultural abundance and harvest in Chinese culture.
  • Used as an abbreviation for Guangzhou since ancient times.
  • Appears in traditional harvest festivals and agricultural rituals.
  • Represents prosperity and fertility in Chinese symbolism.

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