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March 24, 2026
榴liú(liu2)
榴 (liú) refers to the pomegranate fruit, known for its numerous seeds and vibrant red color. It is often associated with fertility and abundance in Chinese culture, making it a popular symbol in art and festivals. The fruit is commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine.
Strokes14Radical木Frequency#42919DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, pomegranates symbolize fertility and good fortune, often used in weddings and childbirth celebrations. They are commonly seen in traditional paintings and decorations during the Lunar New Year.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 榴 as a tree (木) with a treasure (留) of juicy seeds hidden inside. Imagine a pomegranate tree filled with bright red fruits, each holding a wealth of seeds—a symbol of prosperity.
Meanings of 榴
liú(liu2)
1pomegranate
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About 榴
榴Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 榴
Memory Mnemonic
Think of the character 榴 as a tree (木) with a treasure (留) of juicy seeds hidden inside. Imagine a pomegranate tree filled with bright red fruits, each holding a wealth of seeds—a symbol of prosperity.
Usage Notes
Learners sometimes confuse 榴 with other fruit-related characters like 水果 (shuǐguǒ) meaning 'fruit' in general. It's important to use 榴 specifically for pomegranates, especially in culinary contexts. The word is more formal and may not be used in casual conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 榴 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects with other food-related terms at HSK Level 2 and higher. Students should focus on context usage and related words like 石榴 (shíliú), which means pomegranate.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, pomegranates symbolize fertility and good fortune, often used in weddings and childbirth celebrations. They are commonly seen in traditional paintings and decorations during the Lunar New Year.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 榴 with similar-sounding words like 留 (liú), which means 'to stay' or 'to leave behind.' Remember, 榴 specifically refers to the fruit, while 留 relates to actions or states.
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Grammar Patterns of 榴
榴 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 3
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我爱吃甜的, 所以,任何用____莲做的食品,都是我的最爱.
I have a sweet tooth, so anything with durian is my favourite.
Example Sentences for 榴 (3)
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我爱吃甜的, 所以,任何用榴莲做的食品,都是我的最爱.
wǒ ài chī tián de, , suǒ, yǐ , rèn hé yòng liú lián zuò de, shí pǐn , dū shì wǒ.
I have a sweet tooth, so anything with durian is my favourite.
Annual Xia Qiu, pomegranate, orange, banana, grape hangs full branch.
3
爸爸把榴莲掰开, 里面露出了黄色的果肉.
bà bà bǎ liú lián bāi kāi, , lǐ miàn lòu chū le huáng sè de guǒ.
Durian father to break apart, which showed a yellow flesh.
Cultural Notes for 榴
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, pomegranates symbolize fertility and good fortune, often used in weddings and childbirth celebrations. They are commonly seen in traditional paintings and decorations during the Lunar New Year.
Word Family of 榴
Words Containing This Character11
手榴弹hand grenade手榴彈
石榴pomegranate
榴莲durian fruit榴蓮
榴弹grenade榴彈
榴liúpomegranate
榴弹炮howitzer榴彈炮
石榴石garnet (red gemstone Mg3Al2Si3O12)
榴霰弹shrapnel榴霰彈
番石榴guava (fruit)
枪榴弹rifle grenade槍榴彈
白榴石leucite
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 榴
It is pronounced as 'liú' with a rising tone.
No, 榴 specifically refers to pomegranates; for other fruits, you would use 水果 (shuǐguǒ).
Yes, there are several varieties of pomegranates grown in China, each with unique taste and color.
