jú

橘

Character · Noun

tangerine tree; tangerine (fruit)

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Meanings

2 senses · 7 examples
1.

noun

tangerine tree; mandarin orange tree

A type of citrus tree known for its sweet fruit. Parts of the tree (peel, seeds, leaves) are used in traditional medicine.

Wǒ我
jiā家
yuàn院
zi子
lǐ里
zhòng种
le了
yī一
kē棵
jú橘
shù树
 。

We planted a tangerine tree in our yard.

Jú橘
shù树
zài在
nán南
fāng方
hěn很
cháng常
jiàn见
 。

Tangerine trees are very common in southern regions.

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Jú橘
shù树
de的
yè叶
zi子
shì是
cháng长
luǎn卵
yuán圆
xíng形
de的
 。

The leaves of the tangerine tree are oblong-ovate.

2.

noun

tangerine; mandarin orange (fruit)

A sweet, juicy citrus fruit with reddish-yellow peel. Often eaten fresh or used in cooking.

Zhè这
ge个
jú橘
zi子
hěn很
tián甜
 。

This tangerine is very sweet.

Tā她
mǎi买
le了
yī一
jīn斤
mì蜜
jú橘
 。

She bought half a kilogram of honey tangerines.

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Jú橘
zi子
fù富
hán含
wéi维
shēng生
sù素
CC
 。

Tangerines are rich in vitamin C.

Qǐng请
bāng帮
wǒ我
bāo剥
ge个
jú橘
zi子
 。

Please help me peel a tangerine.