Cherry is a delicious, small, stone-bearing red fruit popular for snacking and garnishing.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A small red fruit with a stone.
- Commonly eaten fresh or in desserts.
- Often associated with summer and sweetness.
常见语境：樱桃常出现在超市的水果区、甜品店的装饰台以及夏季的餐桌上。由于樱桃对生长环境有一定要求且采摘期较短，它在许多文化中也被视为一种比较精致或高档的水果。
- 1近义词比较：与“草莓”相比，樱桃有明显的硬核，且果肉质地更紧实；与“车厘子”相比，虽然两者在生物学上属于同类，但“车厘子”通常指代从国外进口的、个头较大、颜色较深的大樱桃品种，而“樱桃”一词在中文语境下更多指代本土种植的个头较小的品种。
Examples
我今天在超市买了一些新鲜的樱桃。
everydayI bought some fresh cherries at the supermarket today.
这款蛋糕的顶端装饰着一颗红色的樱桃。
formalThe top of this cake is decorated with a red cherry.
吃樱桃的时候要小心核。
informalBe careful of the pit when eating cherries.
樱桃的营养价值很高，含有丰富的维生素。
academicCherries have high nutritional value and are rich in vitamins.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
樱桃小口
cherry-small mouth (describing a small, delicate mouth)
樱桃红
cherry red
Often Confused With
Refers specifically to imported, large-sized cherries. Often considered a more premium or expensive variety in the Chinese market.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '樱桃' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings. It is the standard term for the fruit. When referring to specific imported varieties, people often use '车厘子' instead.
Common Mistakes
Beginners might confuse '樱桃' with other small red fruits like strawberries. Remember that cherries have a distinct hard stone, whereas strawberries have tiny seeds on the surface. Also, do not confuse the fruit with the flower, which is '樱花'.
Tips
Wash thoroughly before eating
Always rinse cherries under cold running water to remove any dust or residue. This ensures they are safe and fresh for consumption.
Watch out for the stone
Cherries contain a hard pit in the center. Be careful when eating, especially when giving them to young children to prevent choking.
Cherries as a symbol
In many cultures, the cherry blossom is a famous symbol of spring and beauty, even if the fruit itself is the focus of culinary interest.
Word Origin
The word '樱' comes from the character for 'neck' or 'necklace' because the fruit hangs in pairs like beads. '桃' is the general term for stone fruits.
Cultural Context
In China, cherries are often associated with the early summer season. They are frequently given as gifts due to their bright, auspicious red color.
Memory Tip
Visualize a small red ball with a hard stone inside. The word '樱' sounds like 'ying', which is soft and delicate like the fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions严格来说它们是同一种水果。车厘子通常指从国外进口的品种，个头较大、颜色深红且皮厚；而樱桃多指本土种植的个头较小的品种。
可以的，洗净后即可直接食用。但要注意不要吞下其中的果核。
樱桃主要在春末夏初成熟，因此它是典型的夏季水果。
Test Yourself
我最喜欢的水果是___，因为它酸酸甜甜的。
樱桃是水果，符合语境。
关于樱桃，以下哪项描述是正确的？
樱桃属于核果类水果，中间有坚硬的核。
妈妈 / 买了 / 一斤 / 樱桃
符合主谓宾结构。
Score: /3
Summary
Cherry is a delicious, small, stone-bearing red fruit popular for snacking and garnishing.
- A small red fruit with a stone.
- Commonly eaten fresh or in desserts.
- Often associated with summer and sweetness.
Wash thoroughly before eating
Always rinse cherries under cold running water to remove any dust or residue. This ensures they are safe and fresh for consumption.
Watch out for the stone
Cherries contain a hard pit in the center. Be careful when eating, especially when giving them to young children to prevent choking.
Cherries as a symbol
In many cultures, the cherry blossom is a famous symbol of spring and beauty, even if the fruit itself is the focus of culinary interest.
Examples
4 of 4我今天在超市买了一些新鲜的樱桃。
I bought some fresh cherries at the supermarket today.
这款蛋糕的顶端装饰着一颗红色的樱桃。
The top of this cake is decorated with a red cherry.
吃樱桃的时候要小心核。
Be careful of the pit when eating cherries.
樱桃的营养价值很高，含有丰富的维生素。
Cherries have high nutritional value and are rich in vitamins.
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