柚子

yòuzi
noun #24,800

Measure Word

Meanings

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

Examples

Zhōngqiūjié shí, jiārén men wéizuò zài yīqǐ chī yòuzi.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, family members sit together eating pomelo.
Yòuzi pí kěyǐ yòng lái pào zǎo, hěn xiāng.
Pomelo peel can be used for a bath — it's very fragrant.
Zhège yòuzi yòu dà yòu tián.
This pomelo is big and sweet.

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.

Stroke Order

yòu