红枣 (hóngzǎo): jujube

Measure Word

一颗红枣 kē

Wǒ mā měitiān dōu pào hóngzǎo chá hē.

My mom drinks red date tea every day.

Zhè wǎn zhōu lǐ yǒu hóngzǎo hé guìyuán.

This porridge has red dates and longan in it.

Hóngzǎo bǔxuè, nǚshēng kěyǐ duō chī.

Red dates replenish the blood; women can eat them often.

culture

In TCM, 红枣 is a classic 补血 (blood-nourishing) food, especially recommended for women. Often added to porridge, soups, and tea.

红 hóng

枣 zǎo