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. |