枾 (shì) - Persimmon — a sweet, orange-red fruit from trees & also refers to the persimmon tree itself.

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shì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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枾 · shì

Persimmon — a sweet, orange-red fruit from trees of the genus Diospyros;

also refers to the persimmon tree itself.

Persimmon — a sweet, orange-red fruit from treesalso refers to the persimmon tree itself.

Usage highlights

Persimmon fruitPersimmon treeDried persimmonPersimmon woodWild persimmonPersimmon leaf

Synonyms

  • 柿— persimmon (standard simplified form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The persimmon (柿子) is a popular autumn fruit in East Asia.
  • Persimmon trees (柿子树) are cultivated for their edible fruit.
  • Dried persimmons (柿饼) are a traditional preserved snack.
  • Persimmon wood (柿木) is sometimes used in furniture making.

Collocations

  • Persimmon fruit(柿子)
  • Persimmon tree(柿树)
  • Dried persimmon(柿饼)
  • Persimmon wood(柿木)
  • Wild persimmon(野柿)
  • Persimmon leaf(柿叶)

Idioms

  • Soft as a ripe persimmon(软柿子)
  • Persimmon garden(柿园)
  • Persimmon ridge(柿岭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Persimmons are associated with autumn and harvest in Chinese culture.
  • The fruit symbolizes joy and good fortune, often used in decorative arrangements.
  • In some regions, persimmons are given as gifts to wish prosperity.

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