Definition
桂 is a bound morpheme (不自由语素) — it does not function as an independent noun in modern Mandarin but appears inside compounds and proper names. It refers to the sweet osmanthus tree (桂花) and appears in the place name 桂林 (Guìlín, a famous scenic city). 桂 also serves as the short name for Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and is a common Chinese surname.
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(in compounds) osmanthusfragrant flowering tree(short name) Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(surname) Gui
Examples
- 桂。Wǒ míngnián xiǎng qù guìlín kànkan.I want to visit Guilin next year.
- ，。guìhuā kāi le, zhēn xiāng.The osmanthus flowers are blooming — they smell wonderful.
- 桂。Wǒ yǒu ge tóngshì xìng guì.I have a colleague whose surname is Gui.
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