瑞ruìⅠ （吉祥） auspicious; lucky Ⅱ ❶ （瑞玉） a jade tablet used as a token of authority and good faith in ancient times
❷ （征兆） omen: 吉 ～ signs of good luck; 祥 ～ a happy omen
❸ （姓氏） a surname: ～ 颢 Rui Hao
◆瑞典 Sweden; 瑞士 Switzerland; 瑞雪 timely snow; auspicious snow; 瑞雪兆丰年 A fall of seasonable [seasonal] snow gives promise of a fruitful year.; A timely heavy snow promises a good harvest.; A heavy snowfall in winter means a bumper harvest.; Winter snow signifies a year of good crops. |