柑 (gān) - Citrus fruit, especially mandarin orange or tangerine & also refers to citrus trees.

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gān ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 木

枫惠

柑 · gān

Citrus fruit, especially mandarin orange or tangerine;

also refers to citrus trees.

Citrus fruit, especially mandarin orange or tangerinealso refers to citrus trees.

Usage highlights

Mandarin orangeCitrus treeCitrus peelCitrus groveSweet citrusCitrus harvest

Synonyms

  • 橘— tangerine, mandarin orange
  • 橙— orange
  • 柑橘— citrus fruits (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I bought some sweet mandarin oranges (柑).
  • This citrus tree (柑树) produces delicious fruit.
  • Guangdong is famous for its citrus fruits (广东柑).
  • We preserve citrus peel (柑皮) for cooking.

Collocations

  • Mandarin orange(柑)
  • Citrus tree(柑树)
  • Citrus peel(柑皮)
  • Citrus grove(柑园)
  • Sweet citrus(甜柑)
  • Citrus harvest(收柑)

Idioms

  • As sweet as citrus(甘之如柑)
  • Citrus from Huainan becomes trifoliate orange in Huaibei(橘逾淮为枳, sometimes referenced with 柑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Citrus fruits like mandarin oranges symbolize good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture, often used as gifts during Lunar New Year.
  • The character combines the wood radical (木) with 甘 (sweet), reflecting the sweet nature of the fruit.
  • Southern China, particularly Guangdong and Fujian provinces, are famous for citrus cultivation.

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