橼 (yuán) - Citron — refers to the citron fruit (Citrus & also used in the name of the Chinese

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yuán ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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橼 · yuán

Citron — refers to the citron fruit (Citrus medica);

also used in the name of the Chinese medicinal herb 香橼 (Citrus medica or Citrus wilsonii).

Citron — refers to the citron fruit (Citrusalso used in the name of the Chinese

Usage highlights

Citron fruitBuddha's hand citronCitron peelCitron treeMedicinal citronFragrant citron

Synonyms

  • 香橼— Fragrant citron (the most common name)
  • 枸橼— Another name for citron

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The citron fruit (香橼) is used in traditional medicine.
  • This tree produces large, fragrant citrons (橼).
  • Citron peel (橼皮) is used in cooking and herbal remedies.
  • The Buddha's hand citron (佛手橼) is a popular variety.

Collocations

  • Citron fruit(香橼)
  • Buddha's hand citron(佛手橼)
  • Citron peel(橼皮)
  • Citron tree(橼树)
  • Medicinal citron(药橼)
  • Fragrant citron(香橼)

Idioms

  • Fragrant as citron(香如橼)
  • Golden citron brings fortune(金橼送福)
  • Buddha's hand citron symbolizes longevity(佛手橼寿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Citron has been cultivated in China for over 2,000 years, valued for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
  • The Buddha's hand citron variety is considered auspicious and is often displayed during festivals as a symbol of happiness and longevity.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, citron is used to regulate qi and relieve pain and cough.

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