crab apple; wedding gift; bonus
Meanings
4 senses · 8 examplesnoun
Chinese crab apple (a small tree); Malus asiatica
A small fruit tree, also called 林檎 (lín qín) or 沙果 (shā guǒ). Its fruit resembles a small apple.
A crab apple tree is planted in the courtyard.
This type of crab apple is very common in the north.
noun
the fruit of the Chinese crab apple
The fruit is small, spherical, yellow-green with a reddish tinge.
These crab apples are tart and sweet, very tasty.
Grandma uses crab apples to make jam.
noun
gifts given for celebratory occasions like weddings
formalTraditionally refers to ceremonial gifts (like betrothal gifts or wedding presents). Often paired with 彩礼 (cǎi lǐ).
The groom's family prepared a generous wedding gift and betrothal presents.
According to old customs, one must send celebratory gifts at the engagement.
noun
bonus; dividend; extra payment
Refers to a financial bonus, profit share, or extra reward, often in a business or employment context.
The company had good profits this year, and all employees received a bonus.
This investment brought a considerable dividend.