柚 (yòu) - Pomelo — a large citrus fruit native to & also refers to the pomelo tree (Citrus maxima).

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Pomelo — a large citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia;

also refers to the pomelo tree (Citrus maxima).

Pomelo — a large citrus fruit native toalso refers to the pomelo tree (Citrus maxima).

Usage highlights

Pomelo fruitPomelo treePomelo peelPomelo teaPomelo honeyPomelo jam

Synonyms

  • 柚子— Pomelo (the fruit)
  • 文旦— Alternative name for pomelo

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I bought a pomelo at the market (柚子).
  • Pomelo is often eaten during Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节吃柚子).
  • The pomelo tree produces large, fragrant fruits (柚子树).
  • Pomelo peel can be candied (蜜饯柚皮).

Collocations

  • Pomelo fruit(柚子)
  • Pomelo tree(柚子树)
  • Pomelo peel(柚皮)
  • Pomelo tea(柚子茶)
  • Pomelo honey(柚子蜜)
  • Pomelo jam(柚子酱)

Idioms

  • As bitter as pomelo peel(柚皮之涩)
  • Pomelo lantern festival(柚子灯会)
  • Golden pomelo brings prosperity(金柚送福)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Pomelo is associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival in Southern China, where it is eaten for its round shape symbolizing family reunion.
  • In some regions, pomelo leaves are used in rituals to ward off evil spirits.
  • The fruit's name 柚 (yòu) is a homophone with 佑 (yòu, 'to protect'), giving it auspicious connotations.

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