noun HSK 4
Traditional 櫻桃
cherry
Meaning
樱桃 refers to the small, round, red or dark red fruit commonly known as a cherry. It can refer to both sweet cherries and sour cherries. In Chinese culture, cherries are appreciated for their bright color and sweet taste, and are often associated with springtime.
Usage
樱桃 is used in everyday conversation when talking about the fruit itself, whether fresh, in desserts, or as a flavor. It's commonly seen in markets during spring and early summer. Native speakers often use it in contexts related to food, fruit shopping, or describing colors (cherry red).
Examples
- 01春天到了，市场上有很多新鲜的樱桃。, .Spring has arrived, and there are many fresh cherries in the market.
- 02她最喜欢吃樱桃，觉得又甜又好吃。, .She loves eating cherries the most, finding them both sweet and delicious.
Characters
Measure words
- 颗一颗樱桃
- 斤两斤樱桃
- 粒几粒樱桃
Common collocations
- 樱桃树cherry tree
- 樱桃红cherry red
- 新鲜樱桃fresh cherries
- 樱桃派cherry pie
Origin
The word combines 樱 (cherry tree) and 桃 (peach), literally meaning 'cherry peach.' This reflects the fruit's similarity in size and appearance to small peaches.