Chinese · Food & Drink
水果
shuǐguǒ
Fruit
Beginnernoun
Definition
Sweet plant foods such as apples and bananas.
Example
我每天吃很多水果。
I eat a lot of fruit every day.
Etymology
'水果' (shuǐguǒ) combines '水' (shuǐ), meaning 'water,' and '果' (guǒ), meaning 'fruit' or 'result.' The term reflects the refreshing qualities of fruits, which have been celebrated throughout Chinese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'水果' (shuǐguǒ) is used in both casual and more formal contexts in spoken and written Chinese. It appears everywhere from grocery shopping to health discussions.