orange tree

JLPT N5 16 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character primarily refers to the orange tree or the fruit itself. It also commonly denotes the color orange (). In everyday conversation, is often used to describe the fruit, the tree, or the color, especially in contexts related to food, clothing, or decoration.

Common Collocations

  • (chéng shù): orange tree, used when talking about the plant.
  • (chéngzi): orange fruit, very common in daily life.
  • (chéngsè): orange color, used to describe colors in clothing, objects, or design.
  • (chéng zhī): orange juice, a popular beverage.

Usage Notes

When using to describe color, it is usually combined with (color) as . The word itself without often refers to the fruit or tree. Be careful not to confuse with (jú), which can also mean tangerine or mandarin orange but refers to a different citrus variety.

Register and Tone

is neutral in tone and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. It is a common word in food, gardening, and fashion discussions.

Example Sentences

There is an orange tree planted in the yard; you can pick oranges to eat in

She wore an orange-colored outfit, very eye-catching.

Orange juice is a very popular drink at breakfast.