梅
plum tree; plum blossom; plum fruit; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
plum tree (deciduous cold-resistant tree)
The plum tree is widely cultivated for its ornamental flowers and edible fruit.
Plum trees bloom in early spring after the cold winter.
Plum gardens in Jiangnan attract many tourists every year.
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This cold-resistant plum tree is suitable for planting in northern China.
Plum fruits turn from green to yellow when ripe.
Plum blossoms come in pink, white, red and other colors.
noun
plum blossom
literaryPlum blossoms are a classic symbol of resilience and winter beauty in Chinese culture.
A few plum branches in the corner bloom alone against the cold.
In winter, plum blossoms are rare bright flowers.
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She picked a plum blossom and put it in a vase.
The theme of this Chinese painting is plum blossoms in snow.
In early spring, plum branches can be seen everywhere on the streets.
noun
plum fruit
Unripe plums are sour, while ripe plums are sweet and tangy.
Freshly picked green plums taste very sour.
We made sweet and sour plum sauce with plums.
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This pickled plum is a local specialty snack.
Ripe plum fruits turn yellow and become sweeter.
He made fresh plums into dried plums for storage.
noun
surname Mei
A common Chinese surname originating from ancient royal clans and official positions.
Teacher Mei is our Chinese teacher.
Mr. Mei serves as an executive in this company.
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I have a classmate named Mei Ting.
The Mei family is a scholarly family locally.
The Mei surname ranks among the top 100 in Chinese surname rankings.