ruí

蕤

Character · Adjective · Noun

lush; luxuriant; pendant ornament

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 3 examples
1.

adjective

lush; luxuriant; overgrown (of plants)

literary

Most commonly used in the compound 葳蕤 (wēi ruí). Describes flourishing vegetation or drooping, abundant foliage.

Yuán园
zhōng中
cǎo草
mù木
wēi葳
ruí蕤
 ，
shēng生
jī机
àng盎
rán然
 。

The garden is lush with vegetation, full of vitality.

Lán兰
yè叶
chūn春
wēi葳
ruí蕤
 ，
guì桂
huá华
qiū秋
jiǎo皎
jié洁
 。

Orchid leaves flourish lush in spring; osmanthus flowers shine pure in autumn.

2.

noun

ancient ornamental pendant on crowns or banners

archaic

Refers specifically to the dangling decorations on ceremonial headgear or flags in ancient Chinese ritual attire.

Zān簪
ruí蕤
huàng晃
dòng动
 ，
zhū珠
guāng光
shǎn闪
shuò烁
 。

The hairpin ornaments swayed, glittering with pearl light.