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jujube

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

hong2zao3 hóngzǎo

Meaning


Primary

jujube

Alternatives

jujubes, red date, Chinese date

Mnemonic


红枣 Jujube refers to a 枣 jujube which has a 红 red color to it. That is why it is sometimes known as the 红枣 red date in the West.

Usage


红枣 可以 用来 煮 汤。

Jujubes can be used to make soup.

红枣 被 认为 有 很多 养生 功效。

Jujubes are believed to have many health benefits.

红枣 的 颜色 是 红色 的。

Jujubes are red in color.