榴 (liú) - Pomegranate — a deciduous shrub or small tree & also refers to the fruit itself, often symbolizing

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Pomegranate — a deciduous shrub or small tree bearing red fruit with many seeds;

also refers to the fruit itself, often symbolizing fertility and abundance.

Pomegranate — a deciduous shrub or small treealso refers to the fruit itself, often symbolizing

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PomegranatePomegranate treePomegranate juicePomegranate flowerPomegranate seedsPomegranate red

Synonyms

  • 石榴— Pomegranate (full term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ate fresh pomegranate (石榴) for dessert.
  • The pomegranate tree (石榴树) bloomed beautifully this spring.
  • Pomegranate juice (石榴汁) is rich in antioxidants.
  • She wore a pomegranate-patterned dress (石榴图案的裙子).

Collocations

  • Pomegranate(石榴)
  • Pomegranate tree(石榴树)
  • Pomegranate juice(石榴汁)
  • Pomegranate flower(石榴花)
  • Pomegranate seeds(石榴籽)
  • Pomegranate red(石榴红)

Idioms

  • Pomegranate blossoms herald many sons(石榴花开多子)
  • Pomegranate skirt(石榴裙 — symbol of feminine charm)
  • Full of pomegranate seeds(包着石榴籽 — full of ideas/talents)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The pomegranate is a traditional symbol of fertility, abundance, and numerous progeny due to its many seeds.
  • In Chinese art, the pomegranate often appears in wedding contexts or as a wish for many children.
  • The term 'pomegranate skirt' (石榴裙) historically referred to a beautiful woman's allure.

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