莓 (méi) - Berry — refers to small, pulpy, and often

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Berry — refers to small, pulpy, and often edible fruits, particularly strawberries and other berry-like fruits.

Berry — refers to small, pulpy, and often

Usage highlights

StrawberryWild berryRaspberryBlackberryBerry jamBerry picking

Synonyms

  • 浆果— Berry (botanical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I picked fresh strawberries (草莓) from the garden.
  • This jam is made from wild berries (野莓).
  • She loves raspberry flavor (覆盆子莓 flavor).
  • We found some blackberries growing along the trail (黑莓).

Collocations

  • Strawberry(草莓)
  • Wild berry(野莓)
  • Raspberry(覆盆子莓)
  • Blackberry(黑莓)
  • Berry jam(莓果酱)
  • Berry picking(采莓)

Idioms

  • As sweet as fresh berries(如莓之甜)
  • Berry-red lips(莓唇)
  • A field of berries(莓田满目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, berries often symbolize sweetness, natural goodness, and simplicity.
  • Strawberries (草莓) are particularly associated with romance and youthful love in modern contexts.
  • Wild berries represent natural abundance and foraging traditions in rural areas.

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