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水果

shuiguo /ˈʃwɛɪ ˈɡwɔ/
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Fruit refers to edible, often sweet or tart, plant products consumed for nutrition and enjoyment.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Edible plant fruits, sweet or sour taste.
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals.
  • Commonly eaten as a healthy snack.

Overview

水果（shuǐ guǒ）是一个非常基础且常用的中文词汇，指代可食用的植物果实。在日常生活中，水果因其美味、营养价值和健康益处而备受喜爱。这个词汇在A1级别是学习的重点，因为它涵盖了我们日常饮食中非常重要的一部分。

作为名词，‘水果’通常直接使用，或与量词‘种’、‘个’等连用。它可以作为句子的主语、宾语或定语。例如：‘我喜欢吃水果。’（作为宾语）；‘这是我买的水果。’（作为定语）。

‘水果’一词经常出现在以下语境中：

**烹饪**：制作甜点、果汁等时。

与‘水果’相关的词汇包括：

  • 蔬菜 (shū cài)：指可食用的植物的茎、叶、根等部分，通常味道不如水果甜美，如白菜、土豆。水果和蔬菜是食物的两大类，但水果特指果实。
  • 零食 (líng shí)：指正餐之外少量食用的食品，水果有时也可以作为零食，但‘零食’的范围更广，包括糖果、饼干等。
  • 甜点 (tián diǎn)：指餐后食用的甜味食品，水果可以作为甜点的一部分或单独食用，但‘甜点’通常指经过加工的糕点类食品。

Examples

1

我想买一些新鲜的水果。

everyday

I want to buy some fresh fruit.

2

饭后吃点水果有助于消化。

health advice

Eating some fruit after a meal aids digestion.

3

这个果盘里有各种各样的水果。

describing food

This fruit platter has all sorts of fruits.

4

水果的营养成分对人体至关重要。

academic

The nutritional components of fruit are crucial for the human body.

Common Collocations

新鲜的水果 fresh fruit
吃水果 eat fruit
各种水果 various fruits
水果店 fruit store

Common Phrases

水果沙拉

fruit salad

水果罐头

canned fruit

时令水果

seasonal fruit

Often Confused With

水果 vs 蔬菜 (shū cài)

While both are plant-based foods, '水果' specifically refers to the sweet or tart fruit of a plant, whereas '蔬菜' refers to other edible plant parts like leaves, stems, and roots.

Grammar Patterns

Noun + (的) + Adjective (e.g., 新鲜的水果 - fresh fruit) Verb + Noun (e.g., 吃水果 - eat fruit) Measure Word + Noun (e.g., 一种水果 - one type of fruit)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '水果' is very common and used in everyday conversation. It's a neutral term suitable for most contexts, from casual chats to more formal discussions about food and health. It's a fundamental vocabulary word for anyone learning Chinese.

Common Mistakes

Learners might sometimes confuse fruits with vegetables, or use the word incorrectly when referring to specific types of produce. Ensure you understand the distinction between '水果' and '蔬菜'.

Tips

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Think of fruit as nature's candy

Fruits are naturally sweet and delicious, offering a healthy alternative to processed sweets. Enjoy them as a guilt-free treat.

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Beware of fruit allergies

While generally healthy, some individuals may have allergies to specific fruits. Be mindful of any adverse reactions after consumption.

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Gift-giving traditions

In Chinese culture, fruits are often given as gifts, especially during festivals or visits, symbolizing good wishes like sweetness and prosperity.

Word Origin

The character '水' (shuǐ) means water, referring to the high water content in most fruits. The character '果' (guǒ) means fruit. Together, they literally mean 'water fruit', highlighting a key characteristic.

Cultural Context

Fruits play a role in Chinese festivals and traditions. For example, apples ('苹果' - píngguǒ) are associated with peace ('平安' - píng'ān) because the pronunciation is similar. Pears are generally avoided as gifts because '梨' (lí) sounds like '离' (lí), meaning separation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a smiling '水' (water) droplet carrying a '果' (fruit) on its head, representing the juicy and refreshing nature of fruits.

Frequently Asked Questions

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水果通常指植物的果实，味道偏甜或酸甜，富含维生素。蔬菜则指植物的根、茎、叶等部分，味道通常不甜，烹饪方式更多样。两者都是健康饮食的重要组成部分。

常见的水果有很多种，比如苹果、香蕉、橙子、葡萄、草莓、西瓜等等。在中国，不同季节有不同的时令水果。

水果富含维生素、矿物质、纤维素和抗氧化剂，有助于增强免疫力，促进消化，维持身体健康。适量食用对身体非常有益。

‘水果’这个词可以用在任何谈论食物、健康、购买商品或日常饮食的场合。比如，在超市问‘请问哪里有水果？’或者在家里说‘今天晚饭后吃点水果吧。’

Test Yourself

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我每天早上都要吃一个____，补充维生素。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 水果

句子描述了补充维生素，通常水果是富含维生素的食物。

multiple choice

下列哪项不属于常见的水果？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 土豆

土豆是蔬菜，不是水果。

sentence building

我 / 很 / 喜欢 / 吃 / 水果

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我很喜欢吃水果。

这是一个主谓宾结构完整的句子，表达了‘我’‘喜欢吃水果’的喜好。

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