bīnzi

槟子

Word · NounTraditional檳子

a type of crabapple tree; its fruit

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

a type of Chinese flowering crabapple tree (Malus spectabilis var. riversii)

neutral

A small deciduous tree, often cultivated for its ornamental flowers and edible fruit. It is a specific variety of '花红' (Chinese crabapple).

Yuàn院
zi子
lǐ里
nà那
kē棵
bīn槟
zi子
shù树
kāi开
huā花
le了
 ,
zhēn真
piào漂
liang亮
 。

The crabapple tree in the yard has blossomed; it's really beautiful.

Zhè这
zhǒng种
bīn槟
zi子
shù树
bǐ比
pǔ普
tōng通
píng苹
guǒ果
shù树
gèng更
nài耐
hán寒
 。

This type of crabapple tree is more cold-resistant than a common apple tree.

2.

noun

the fruit of the Chinese flowering crabapple tree

neutral

A small, red fruit that turns purplish-red when ripe. Its taste is sweet, sour, and slightly astringent. Often eaten fresh, candied, or used to make preserves.

Gāng刚
zhāi摘
de的
bīn槟
zi子
yǒu有
diǎn点
suān酸
 ,
fàng放
jǐ几
tiān天
huì会
gèng更
tián甜
 。

The freshly picked crabapples are a bit sour; they will become sweeter after a few days.

Tā她
xǐ喜
huan欢
yòng用
bīn槟
zi子
zuò做
guǒ果
jiàng酱
 。

She likes to make jam with crabapples.

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Shì市
chǎng场
lǐ里
zài在
mài卖
xīn新
xiān鲜
de的
bīn槟
zi子
 。

They are selling fresh crabapples at the market.