桃
peach tree; peach; walnut; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 24 examplesnoun
peach tree; deciduous small arbor
Refers to the peach tree species specifically, often used in botanical or descriptive contexts.
There is a peach tree planted in the yard, covered with pink flowers in spring.
Peach tree branches are soft, suitable for use as floral decorations.
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Peach kernel can be used as a traditional Chinese medicine to relieve coughs.
The flowers of this ornamental peach tree are larger and more vibrant than ordinary peach trees.
The peach forest in spring is a popular spot for taking photos and checking in.
noun
peach (fruit)
Most commonly used standalone sense, often shortened to just 桃 in daily speech.
The freshly picked peaches are sweet and juicy.
I eat a peach for breakfast every morning.
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Honey peach is my favorite variety of peach.
You need to wash off the fuzz on the surface of peaches before eating them.
Fresh peaches fill up the fruit stalls in summer.
noun
peach-shaped thing
informalUsed for objects that resemble the shape of a peach fruit, often used in colloquial contexts.
The cotton has formed bolls, so this year's harvest should be good.
These cotton bolls are plump and can produce high-quality cotton.
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This chocolate is made into the shape of a peach.
The pendant of this handmade jewelry is peach-shaped.
noun
walnut
formalUsed in compound words to refer to walnut, such as 桃酥, 桃仁.
Walnut cake is a traditional snack made with walnut flour.
This walnut flavored drink adds walnut extract.
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He eats a few walnut kernels every day to nourish his brain.
Peach sauce walnut is a classic Chinese dessert.
This walnut oil is pressed from walnut shells as raw material.
noun
surname Tao
Used as a family name, one of the less common Chinese surnames.
My neighbor's surname is Tao, everyone calls him Master Tao.
The famous poet Tao Yuanming was a notable figure of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
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Teacher Tao is a key Chinese teacher at our school.
The Tao family is an ancient local family.
I met an online friend whose surname is Tao online.