Pronunciation

Characters pronounced chui.

5 name characters share this pronunciation across tones. Pinyin alone does not identify a character; choose the Hanzi you want.

All 5 characters are listed below. Each links to its own page with meaning, structure, and names that use it.

垂 chuí let down; suspend, hand; down 捶 chuí strike with stick, lash, beat 锤 chuí balance weight on scale; hammer 吹 chuī blow; puff; brag, boast 炊 chuī cook; meal

Why several characters share one pinyin

Mandarin has many homophones. Tone narrows the sound, but different characters can still share the same syllable and tone. The Hanzi is the identity; the pinyin is only the sound.

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