冬枣

冬棗
dōngzǎo
noun

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 winter jujube (a crisp, sweet variety of fresh jujube)

Examples

HSK 5
Shāndōng de dōngzǎo yòu cuì yòu tián.
Shandong winter jujubes are crisp and sweet.
HSK 6
Qiūtiān shàngshì de dōngzǎo tèbié xīnxiān.
The winter jujubes that come to market in autumn are especially fresh.

Tips

culture
Despite the name 'winter' jujube, 冬枣 is a late-autumn fruit (October - November) prized as a fresh, apple-crisp eating jujube - distinct from the dried red 红枣 used in cooking and TCM.

Stroke Order

dōng
zǎo