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CHINESE CHARACTER

guì

桂

桂

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osmanthus; laurel

Numbered pinyin
gui4
English meanings
cassia; osmanthus; laurel; surname Gui

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Example sentences

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  1. 01

    guìhuā桂花hěn很xiāng香。

    Osmanthus flowers are very fragrant.

  2. 02

    guì桂lín林shān山shuǐ水hěn很měi美。

    Guilin's scenery is very beautiful.

Explore words connected to this character.

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