䄻
peach; peach tree; walnut
Meanings
5 senses · 12 examplesnoun
peach; the fruit of the peach tree
One of the most common fruits in Chinese culture, symbolizing longevity and spring.
I like eating honey peaches.
This peach is very sweet.
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Don't throw away the peach pit; you can make a bracelet with it.
noun
peach tree; the tree that bears peaches
Often associated with spring and romance in Chinese poetry and culture.
We planted a peach tree in our yard.
The peach blossoms are blooming; spring has arrived.
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The Oath of the Peach Garden is a famous Chinese historical story.
noun
something shaped like a peach; peach-shaped object
Used in various compound words and traditional crafts.
She is holding a longevity peach (peach-shaped bun).
Peach-shaped pendants are very popular.
noun
walnut (short for 核桃)
Abbreviated form, commonly used in compounds.
I like eating walnut kernels.
This walnut cookie is made with walnut kernels.
proper noun
Tao (Chinese surname)
A relatively common Chinese family name.
Tao Yuanming was a famous poet of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
My classmate's surname is Tao.