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lychee

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

li4zhi1 • lìzhī

Meaning


Primary

lychee

Alternatives

litchi, lychees

Mnemonic


荔枝 Lychee refers to a 荔 lychee that grows on the 枝 branch of a tree.

Usage


我 在 市场 买 了 一 袋 荔枝。

I bought a bag of lychees at the market.

这些 荔枝 很 甜, 也 很 多汁。

These lychees are very sweet and juicy.

吃 荔枝 之前, 要 先 剥皮。

Before eating lychees, you need to peel them first.