穟 (suì) - Ear of grain & tassel of grain

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suì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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穟 · suì

Ear of grain;

tassel of grain;

ripe grain.

Ear of graintassel of grainripe grain.

Usage highlights

Grain earWheat earRice earCorn tasselGolden earAbundant ears

Synonyms

  • 穗— ear of grain; tassel
  • 禾穗— grain ear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wheat ears (麦穟) swayed in the wind.
  • The field was full of ripe grain ears (谷穟).
  • He harvested the grain tassels (禾穟) in autumn.
  • The poem describes golden ears (金穟) in the field.

Collocations

  • Grain ear(谷穟)
  • Wheat ear(麦穟)
  • Rice ear(稻穟)
  • Corn tassel(玉蜀黍穟)
  • Golden ear(金穟)
  • Abundant ears(穟穟)

Idioms

  • Abundant and flourishing grain(穟穟丰丰)
  • Golden ears swaying in the wind(金穟摇风)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents agricultural abundance and harvest in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Often appears in classical poetry describing rural scenes and agricultural life.
  • Symbolizes prosperity and good harvest in agricultural societies.

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