Meaning and Usage
"橘子" (júzi) refers to the fruit commonly known as tangerine or mandarin orange. It is a popular citrus fruit in Chinese-speaking regions, especially enjoyed in winter.
Common Contexts
People often mention "橘子" when talking about fresh fruit, healthy snacks, or traditional remedies involving the peel. It is frequently associated with sweetness and vitamin C content.
Collocations and Patterns
- 橘子皮 (júzi pí): tangerine peel, often used in cooking or tea.
- 吃橘子 (chī júzi): to eat tangerines, common in daily conversation.
- 新鲜橘子 (xīnxiān júzi): fresh tangerines, emphasizing quality.
Usage Notes
"橘子" is a noun and typically appears as the object of verbs like 吃 (eat) or 买 (buy). It is distinct from other citrus fruits like 柠檬 (lemon) or 桔子 (a variant spelling sometimes used). When talking about the peel, 橘子皮 is the standard term.
Avoid confusing "橘子" with "橘" alone, which is less commonly used as a standalone noun in modern Mandarin.
Meaning and Usage
"橘子" (júzi) refers to the fruit commonly known as tangerine or mandarin orange. It is a popular citrus fruit in Chinese-speaking regions, especially enjoyed in winter.
Common Contexts
People often mention "橘子" when talking about fresh fruit, healthy snacks, or traditional remedies involving the peel. It is frequently associated with sweetness and vitamin C content.
Collocations and Patterns
- 橘子皮 (júzi pí): tangerine peel, often used in cooking or tea.
- 吃橘子 (chī júzi): to eat tangerines, common in daily conversation.
- 新鲜橘子 (xīnxiān júzi): fresh tangerines, emphasizing quality.
Usage Notes
"橘子" is a noun and typically appears as the object of verbs like 吃 (eat) or 买 (buy). It is distinct from other citrus fruits like 柠檬 (lemon) or 桔子 (a variant spelling sometimes used). When talking about the peel, 橘子皮 is the standard term.
Avoid confusing "橘子" with "橘" alone, which is less commonly used as a standalone noun in modern Mandarin.
Meaning and Usage
"橘子" (júzi) refers to the fruit commonly known as tangerine or mandarin orange. It is a popular citrus fruit in Chinese-speaking regions, especially enjoyed in winter.
Common Contexts
People often mention "橘子" when talking about fresh fruit, healthy snacks, or traditional remedies involving the peel. It is frequently associated with sweetness and vitamin C content.
Collocations and Patterns
- 橘子皮 (júzi pí): tangerine peel, often used in cooking or tea.
- 吃橘子 (chī júzi): to eat tangerines, common in daily conversation.
- 新鲜橘子 (xīnxiān júzi): fresh tangerines, emphasizing quality.
Usage Notes
"橘子" is a noun and typically appears as the object of verbs like 吃 (eat) or 买 (buy). It is distinct from other citrus fruits like 柠檬 (lemon) or 桔子 (a variant spelling sometimes used). When talking about the peel, 橘子皮 is the standard term.
Avoid confusing "橘子" with "橘" alone, which is less commonly used as a standalone noun in modern Mandarin.