kumquat; kumquat tree
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
kumquat tree; evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Fortunella
Refers to the plant itself, often grown as an ornamental or for its fruit.
Wǒ我
men们
jiā家
yáng阳
tái台
shàng上
zhǒng种
le了
yī一
kē棵
jīn金
jú橘
。
We planted a kumquat tree on our balcony.
Jīn金
jú橘
shù树
sì四
jì季
cháng常
qīng青
，
hěn很
shì适
hé合
zuò做
pén盆
jǐng景
。
Kumquat trees stay green all year round, making them very suitable for bonsai.
noun
kumquat (fruit); small oval citrus fruit with sweet rind and tart pulp
Often eaten whole, including the peel. Popular during Chinese New Year for their golden color symbolizing wealth and good luck.
Guò过
nián年
de的
shí时
hou候
，
mā妈
ma妈
zǒng总
huì会
mǎi买
yī一
pén盆
jīn金
jú橘
fàng放
zài在
jiā家
lǐ里
。
During New Year, mom always buys a pot of kumquats to place at home.
Jīn金
jú橘
kě可
yǐ以
xiān鲜
shí食
，
yě也
kě可
yǐ以
zuò做
chéng成
guǒ果
jiàng酱
huò或
mì蜜
jiàn饯
。
Kumquats can be eaten fresh, or made into jam or candied fruit.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
jīn金
jú橘
suī虽
rán然
hěn很
xiǎo小
，
dàn但
shì是
tè特
bié别
tián甜
。
Although this type of kumquat is very small, it is especially sweet.