櫾 (yóu) - Citron, pomelo — a type of citrus fruit & also refers to a type of tree.

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Citron, pomelo — a type of citrus fruit (Citrus medica);

also refers to a type of tree.

Citron, pomelo — a type of citrus fruitalso refers to a type of tree.

Usage highlights

Citron fruitPomelo treeCitron peelCitron woodCitron groveCitron juice

Synonyms

  • 柚— pomelo, shaddock (more common character for the same fruit)
  • 香橼— citron (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The citron fruit is used in traditional medicine (櫾的果实).
  • Pomelo is a popular fruit in East Asia (櫾).
  • This tree produces large citrus fruits (櫾树).
  • Citron peel is used in cooking (櫾皮).

Collocations

  • Citron fruit(櫾果)
  • Pomelo tree(櫾树)
  • Citron peel(櫾皮)
  • Citron wood(櫾木)
  • Citron grove(櫾林)
  • Citron juice(櫾汁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Citron/pomelo has cultural significance in East Asian traditions, often associated with abundance and good fortune.
  • The fruit is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine for its purported health benefits.
  • In some regions, pomelo is associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival and family reunions.

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