shuǐ guǒ
fruit
我喜欢吃水果。
wǒ xǐhuān chī shuǐguǒ.
I like to eat fruit.
水果含有丰富的维生素。
shuǐguǒ hán yǒu fēngfù de wéishēng sù.
Fruits contain rich vitamins.
水果可以帮助我们保持健康。
shuǐguǒ kěyǐ bāngzhù wǒmen bǎochí jiànkāng.
Fruits can help us stay healthy.
果子 (guǒ zi)
fruit
水果儿 (shuǐ guǒ er)
fruit
果品 (guǒ pǐn)
fruit
蔬菜 (shucai)
vegetable
肉类 (roulei)
meat
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The Chinese word 水果 (shuǐguǒ) for "fruit" is composed of two characters: 水 (shuǐ) meaning "water" and 果 (guǒ) meaning "result" or "outcome". Together, these characters suggest that fruit is the product of water, which is essential for plant growth. This etymology reflects the importance of water in Chinese culture and its role in sustaining life. It also highlights the connection between nature and food, a concept that is deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy and cuisine.
