橙 (chéng) - Orange — refers to the orange fruit & the color orange

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chéng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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橙 · chéng

Orange — refers to the orange fruit;

the color orange;

also used in words for orange trees and orange-colored items.

Orange — refers to the orange fruitthe color orangealso used in words for orange trees and

Usage highlights

Orange fruitOrange colorOrange juiceOrange treeOrange peelOrange grove

Synonyms

  • 橘— tangerine, mandarin orange
  • 柑— citrus, mandarin

Antonyms

  • 蓝— blue (color antonym)
  • 苦— bitter (taste antonym)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I eat an orange (橙子).
  • The sunset is orange (橙色).
  • Orange juice is delicious (橙汁).
  • Orange trees bloom in spring (橙树).

Collocations

  • Orange fruit(橙子)
  • Orange color(橙色)
  • Orange juice(橙汁)
  • Orange tree(橙树)
  • Orange peel(橙皮)
  • Orange grove(橙园)

Idioms

  • From orange to tangerine(橙黄橘绿)
  • Orange and tangerine from Huainan and Huaibei(淮南淮北橙橘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Oranges symbolize good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture, especially during Lunar New Year.
  • The color orange represents happiness, creativity, and warmth in Chinese symbolism.
  • Orange trees are associated with longevity and are often planted in gardens for good fortune.

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