柚子 (yòuzi) · pomelo, shaddock

Measure Word

一个柚子 gè

Meanings

1 pomelo
2 shaddock
3 Citrus maxima (large citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia)

About the ingredient

水果 Fruit · In season: autumn

The largest citrus, with a thick, spongy peel that is scored and pulled away to free big segments of white or pink flesh, juicy and sweet-tart, sometimes slightly bitter. Eaten raw; Cantonese cooks braise the peel.

Also called 柚

Used in 1 dish

杨枝甘露 yángzhī gānlù

Characters

noun suffix; child, seed

Examples

HSK 3

这个柚子又大又甜。

Zhège yòuzi yòu dà yòu tián.

This pomelo is big and sweet.

HSK 6

柚子皮可以用来泡澡，很香。

Yòuzi pí kěyǐ yònglái pào zǎo, hěn xiāng.

Pomelo peel can be used for a bath - it's very fragrant.

HSK 7-9

中秋节时，家人们围坐在一起吃柚子。

Zhōngqiūjié shí, jiārénmen wéi zuò zài yìqǐ chī yòuzi.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, family members sit together eating pomelo.

Tips

culture

柚子 (pomelo) is associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, where it is a traditional offering and gift. Its round shape symbolizes family reunion. Note: in Japan, 柚子 (yuzu) refers to a different citrus fruit entirely.

usage

In mainland China, 柚子 almost always refers to pomelo (Citrus maxima). Do not confuse with 日本柚子 (yuzu), which is a smaller, aromatic Japanese citrus.