枣 (zǎo) - jujube & Chinese date (the fruit and the tree)

枣Tone 3

zǎo ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 朩

悦丈

枣 · zǎo

jujube;

Chinese date (the fruit and the tree);

a surname.

jujubeChinese date (the fruit and the tree)a surname.

Usage highlights

jujubered datesjujube pastejujube treejujube kernelsour jujube

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I like eating jujubes (枣子).
  • This is jujube paste (枣泥).
  • Jujube trees (枣树) grow in northern China.
  • Red dates (红枣) are used in traditional medicine.

Collocations

  • jujube(枣子)
  • red dates(红枣)
  • jujube paste(枣泥)
  • jujube tree(枣树)
  • jujube kernel(枣核)
  • sour jujube(酸枣)

Idioms

  • Swallow dates whole — to read without understanding(囫囵吞枣)
  • Pull out the thorns and plant jujubes — to remove obstacles and establish benefits(拔棘种枣)
  • The jujube is red when ripe(枣熟自红)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jujubes have been cultivated in China for over 4000 years and are one of the 'Five Fruits' in Chinese culture.
  • Red dates symbolize prosperity and are often used in wedding ceremonies and festivals for good luck.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, jujubes are considered beneficial for spleen and stomach health.

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