A2 noun Neutral 1 min read

果冻

guodong /kuo˧˥ tuŋ˥˩/
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Jelly is a sweet, wiggly, and refreshing treat enjoyed by people of all ages.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • A soft, jiggly dessert made with fruit juice and gelatin.
  • A popular snack for children due to its sweet taste.
  • Typically served chilled to enhance its refreshing texture.

Overview

  1. 1概述：果冻（Jelly/Gelatin）是一种深受全球喜爱的零食。其核心特点是胶状的质地，通常呈现半透明状态，且带有各种水果风味。2) 使用模式：在日常生活中，我们通常说“吃果冻”或“买一袋果冻”。由于果冻含有糖分和胶质，它常被视为一种休闲食品。3) 常见语境：果冻经常出现在超市的零食区、学校小卖部，或者作为家庭聚会中的点心。在炎热的夏天，冷藏后的果冻口感更佳。4) 词汇辨析：虽然果冻与“布丁”（Pudding）在质地上有些相似，但布丁通常含有乳制品（如牛奶、鸡蛋），口感更细腻且偏向奶油味，而果冻则更清爽、透明感更强。

Examples

1

我买了一盒草莓味的果冻。

everyday

I bought a box of strawberry jelly.

2

餐后甜点是一份精致的果冻。

formal

The dessert was a delicate jelly.

3

这果冻弹弹的，真好吃！

informal

This jelly is so bouncy and delicious!

4

食品科学中常研究果冻的凝胶强度。

academic

Food science often studies the gel strength of jelly.

Common Collocations

吃果冻 to eat jelly
草莓味果冻 strawberry-flavored jelly
冰镇果冻 chilled jelly

Common Phrases

果冻杯

jelly cup

果冻粉

jelly powder

Often Confused With

果冻 vs 布丁

Pudding contains dairy like milk or eggs and has a creamy, opaque texture. Jelly is made from water/juice and gelatin, making it translucent and firm.

Grammar Patterns

一盒果冻 吃果冻 做果冻

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '果冻' is used in both casual and neutral contexts. It is a common noun and does not require special honorifics. When referring to the specific dessert, it is usually countable by packs or cups.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '果冻' with '果酱' (jam). Remember that '果冻' is a solid dessert, while '果酱' is a spreadable paste used for bread. Also, ensure you don't use it to describe pudding.

Tips

💡

Enhance texture by chilling

Always refrigerate your jelly for at least two hours before serving. This makes the texture firmer and the taste much more refreshing.

⚠️

Choking hazard for young children

Never give whole, large pieces of jelly to toddlers. Always cut them into small, manageable pieces to prevent accidental choking.

🌍

A nostalgic childhood snack

In many Asian countries, jelly is a nostalgic snack that reminds adults of their school days. It is often found in colorful, individual plastic cups.

Word Origin

The word combines '果' (fruit) and '冻' (frozen/gelled). It reflects the historical development of making desserts by setting fruit juice with natural gelling agents.

Cultural Context

In China, jelly is a staple of childhood snacks. It is often sold in colorful, small plastic cups and is a popular treat at birthday parties and school events.

Memory Tip

Imagine a fruit that has been turned into a wiggly, bouncy 'jelly' block. The word '果' (fruit) + '冻' (frozen/gelled) perfectly describes fruit that has been set into a block.

Frequently Asked Questions

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大多数市售果冻含有较高的糖分，因此建议适量食用。如果您关注健康，可以选择无糖或低糖版本的果冻。

果冻主要成分是水和增稠剂，口感清爽透明；布丁则含有大量的牛奶或奶油，口感更浓郁顺滑。

幼儿食用果冻时容易发生窒息风险，建议家长将果冻切成小块后再让孩子食用，并确保他们在坐着时进食。

当然可以！只需准备果汁、白糖和鱼胶粉（或琼脂），加热混合后放入冰箱冷藏即可凝固。

Test Yourself

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夏天放学后，我最喜欢吃冰镇的___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 果冻

根据句意和口感描述，果冻是符合冰镇食用的半固体甜点。

multiple choice

果冻的口感通常是？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 滑嫩有弹性

果冻由凝胶制成，具有独特的弹性和滑嫩感。

sentence building

___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我喜欢在果冻里加牛奶。

这句表达了个人偏好，符合逻辑且语法正确。

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