干果 covers two senses Chinese speakers happily mix: (1) snacks like raisins, dried mango, dates; (2) nuts in their shells — walnuts, almonds, chestnuts, pistachios. Plates of
干果 alongside
瓜子 (sunflower seeds) are a fixture of
春节 (Chinese New Year) hospitality. The opposite is
鲜果 (xiānguǒ, fresh fruit).
