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瑞 vs 喜
Ruì · Good Tidings · Blessing · Promise of a Bright Year | Xǐ · Joy · Happiness · Celebration
Two characters that live close in meaning. Here's how they differ — and which one suits your moment.
- 瑞 ruì Good Tidings · Blessing · Promise of a Bright Year
the promise of what's about to arrive
Read about 瑞 → - 喜 xǐ Joy · Happiness · Celebration
the joy of what has already happened
Read about 喜 →
Common Questions
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What is the difference between 瑞 (ruì) and 喜 (xǐ)?
瑞 — the promise of what's about to arrive. 喜 — the joy of what has already happened.
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Should I choose 瑞 or 喜 as a gift?
Both are hand-brushed to order by Artist Lina Sun. 瑞 (Ruì) leans toward good tidings · blessing · promise of a bright year; 喜 (Xǐ) toward joy · happiness · celebration. Pick the one whose meaning is closest to the moment.
Each character is hand-brushed by Artist Lina Sun on rice paper.
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