枣 (zǎo): jujube

Measure Word

一颗枣 kē

Meanings

1 jujube
2 Chinese date

Characters

枣

zǎo

jujube; Chinese date

Examples

新疆的红枣特别甜。

Xīnjiāng de hóngzǎo tèbié tián.

Red dates from Xinjiang are especially sweet.

妈妈用枣煮了一锅粥。

Māma yòng zǎo zhǔle yì guō zhōu.

Mom made a pot of porridge with jujubes.

Tips

culture

Red dates (红枣) are a staple in Chinese cooking and traditional medicine, believed to nourish the blood and boost energy. They're commonly used in soups, teas, and desserts.

Stroke Order

枣 zǎo

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