栆 (zǎo) - A variant form of the character 枣 (zǎo),

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zǎo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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栆 · zǎo

A variant form of the character 枣 (zǎo), meaning 'jujube', 'Chinese date' (the fruit).

A variant form of the character 枣 (zǎo),

Usage highlights

Jujube treeJujube fruitRed datesJujube pasteBlack jujubeJujube tea

Synonyms

  • 枣— jujube, Chinese date

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jujube tree (枣树) produces sweet fruit.
  • Jujube fruit (枣子) is used in traditional medicine.
  • Red dates (红枣) are a common ingredient in Chinese cooking.

Collocations

  • Jujube tree(枣树)
  • Jujube fruit(枣子)
  • Red dates(红枣)
  • Jujube paste(枣泥)
  • Black jujube(黑枣)
  • Jujube tea(枣茶)

Idioms

  • Swallow a date whole — to read without understanding(囫囵吞枣)
  • Push from the date tree to the locust tree — to shift blame(推枣让梨 is not a standard idiom; the intended meaning relates to 推梨让枣, meaning to show brotherly love and courtesy)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The jujube (枣) is a symbol of fertility and prosperity in Chinese culture, often used in weddings.
  • Jujube fruits are traditionally eaten during the Chinese New Year for good luck.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, jujube is believed to nourish the blood and calm the mind.

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