ginkgo tree; ginkgo nut
Meanings
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ginkgo tree; maidenhair tree
Also known as 公孙树. A large deciduous dioecious tree native to China, famous for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves and golden autumn color. It is often called a 'living fossil' as it has remained virtually unchanged for millions of years.
This ginkgo tree is already over a thousand years old.
In autumn in Beijing, the ginkgo leaves turn golden yellow, which is very beautiful.
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Ginkgo is also called 'grandfather-grandson tree' because it grows so slowly that the grandfather plants it and the grandson gets to eat the fruit.
noun
ginkgo nut; ginkgo fruit
Also known as 白果. The seed is edible and widely used in Chinese cuisine (such as sweet soups and stir-fries) and traditional medicine, but must be properly cooked as it contains toxins (ginkgotoxin) when raw or over-consumed.
Ginkgo nuts are also called baiguo and can be used in medicine.
Grandma made soup with ginkgo nuts for me.
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You should eat ginkgo nuts in moderation because they are toxic.