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rose

HSK 7
méi
バイ、メ、マイ
Phonosemantic compound. 玉 represents the meaning and 文 represents the sound.
Components
jade+ writing =
rose
Meaning component
jade
jade, precious stone, gem
Phonetic component
wén writing
literature, culture, writing
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Notes
Historical Evolution
Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
Seal
Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
Regular
Modern
Chinese
[méi]
(fine jade); see 玫瑰[méi​guī]
Example Sentences