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红枣

紅棗
hóngzǎo
noun

Measure Word

一颗红枣 kē

Meanings

  1. 1 jujube
  2. 2 red date
  3. 3 Chinese date

Examples

HSK 3
红枣补血，女生可以多吃。
Hóngzǎo bǔxuè, nǚshēng kěyǐ duō chī.
Red dates replenish the blood; women can eat them often.
HSK 6
我妈每天都泡红枣茶喝。
Wǒ mā měitiān dōu pào hóngzǎo chá hē.
My mom drinks red date tea every day.
HSK 7-9
这碗粥里有红枣和桂圆。
Zhè wǎn zhōu lǐ yǒu hóngzǎo hé guìyuán.
This porridge has red dates and longan in it.

Tips

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

Stroke Order

红 hóng
枣 zǎo