桔子

jú zi

HSK 2.0 Level 5 Uncommon

Definitions

1. tangerine
2. also written 橘子

Word relationships

Register variants

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• 橘子 jú zi 橘子 jú zi tangerine 橘子 is the standard written form; 桔子 is a common variant: tangerine

Related words

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• 橙子 chéng zi 橙子 chéng zi orange 橙子 is an orange, a different citrus fruit: orange
• 柚子 yòu zi 柚子 yòu zi pomelo (Citrus maxima or C. grandis) 柚子 is a pomelo, a larger citrus fruit: pomelo (Citrus maxima or C. grandis)

Usage notes

Formality

桔子 is an informal variant of 橘子; 橘子 is preferred in formal writing.

Example Sentences

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我吃了一个 桔子 。

I ate a tangerine.

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Child Words of 桔子

• 子 子 zǐ: son
• 桔 桔 jié: Platycodon grandiflorus