杏
apricot tree; apricot fruit; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
apricot tree (deciduous fruit tree)
Common ornamental and fruit-bearing tree in northern China.
The apricot tree in the yard bears plenty of fruit every year.
Spring has arrived, and the apricot trees are blooming with white flowers.
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This ancient apricot tree has a history of over a hundred years.
Apricot wood is hard and can be used to make furniture.
A patch of apricot trees was planted on the hillside, forming a beautiful sea of flowers.
noun
apricot fruit
informalOften used in colloquial speech with the diminutive suffix 儿
The freshly picked apricots are sweet and sour, and very delicious.
Mom bought a bag of fresh apricots to take home.
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Dried apricots can be made into preserved apricots, with a richer flavor.
Summer is here, and there are apricot stalls everywhere in the market.
This apricot is particularly large, with thick flesh.
noun
Xing (surname)
A relatively common Chinese surname.
This teacher's surname is Xing, you can call her Teacher Xing.
The surname Xing originated from vassal states during the Spring and Autumn Period.
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I know a calligrapher surnamed Xing, whose works have unique characteristics.
The Xing family is a family with a long history in this local area.
My household registration book lists my surname as Xing.