noun HSK 4
Traditional 果園
orchard · fruit garden
Meaning
果园 refers to an area of land where fruit trees are cultivated, essentially an orchard. It combines 果 (fruit) and 园 (garden/park) to create a compound word meaning a place specifically dedicated to growing fruit.
Usage
This word is commonly used in both rural and agricultural contexts. Native speakers use it to refer to commercial orchards as well as private fruit gardens. It appears frequently in discussions about farming, agriculture, tourism (fruit-picking activities), and rural economics.
Examples
- 01这个果园种植了很多苹果树和梨树。.This orchard has planted many apple trees and pear trees.
- 02周末我们去果园摘水果，孩子们玩得很开心。, .On the weekend we went to the orchard to pick fruit, and the children had a great time.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个果园
- 片一片果园
Common collocations
- 苹果园apple orchard
- 参观果园to visit an orchard
- 果园主人orchard owner
- 经营果园to run/operate an orchard
Origin
A straightforward compound combining 果 (fruit) with 园 (garden). The character 园 originally depicted an enclosed area for cultivation, making this a logical combination to describe a fruit-growing area.