🇨🇳 How to say

“fruit” in Chinese

水果shuǐguǒ
Illustration of "fruit" in a Chinese cultural setting
A vibrant market stall overflowing with colorful fruit displays: shiny red apples, sunny yellow bananas, and clusters of purple grapes nestled among leafy greens.

Usage note

水果 is a general term for all kinds of fruit, commonly used in daily conversation; it's a simple and essential word for describing healthy snacks and meals in Chinese culture.

Examples

  • 我喜欢吃水果。

    I like to eat fruit.

  • 这个水果很甜。

    This fruit is very sweet.

  • 她买了一些水果。

    She bought some fruit.

Quick check

What does "水果" mean?

  • A. fruit
  • B. bicycle
  • C. older sister
  • D. mobile phone

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