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March 24, 2026
橘jú(ju2)
The character 橘 (jú) refers to the fruit 'orange' or 'tangerine', specifically the mandarin orange. It is commonly used in contexts related to food, cooking, and agriculture, often in discussions about fruits or flavors in Chinese cuisine.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, tangerines are often associated with good fortune and are commonly used in celebrations, especially during the Lunar New Year when they symbolize wealth and prosperity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a juicy tangerine that's so bright it looks like the sun. The character 橘 has a '木' (wood) radical on the left, suggesting it comes from a tree, while the right side sounds like 'ju' in 'juicy'. Picture a tree full of sun-like tangerines!
Meanings of 橘
jú(ju2)
1orange, tangerine
2mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata)
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橘Simplified
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橙 (chéng) - use 橘 when referring specifically to mandarin oranges, while 橙 is for larger oranges.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a juicy tangerine that's so bright it looks like the sun. The character 橘 has a '木' (wood) radical on the left, suggesting it comes from a tree, while the right side sounds like 'ju' in 'juicy'. Picture a tree full of sun-like tangerines!
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 橘 with other fruit characters like 苹果 (píngguǒ, apple) or 柚子 (yòuzi, grapefruit). It's used in both formal and informal settings but is more common in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the tone; 'jú' is second tone, which can be confused with other similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
Though 橘 is not a part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with other fruit-related words like 苹果 (píngguǒ) and 香蕉 (xiāngjiāo). Students should focus on pronunciation and recognizing the fruit-related radicals.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, tangerines are often associated with good fortune and are commonly used in celebrations, especially during the Lunar New Year when they symbolize wealth and prosperity.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 橘 with 柑 (gān), which also means orange but refers to a different type of citrus. Remember, 橘 specifically means tangerine or mandarin orange.
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Grammar Patterns of 橘
橘 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). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
他在乡村不断换工作，为不同的柑____园干活。
He moved around the country working in orange groves.
Example Sentences for 橘 (9)
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他在乡村不断换工作，为不同的柑橘园干活。
tā zài xiāng cūn bù duàn huàn gōng zuò， ， wéi bù tóng de gān jú yuán gān。
He moved around the country working in orange groves.
2
橘黄色和卡其色能衬托那些金黄色皮肤的人。
jú huáng sè hé kǎ qí sè néng chèn tuō nà xiē jīn huáng sè pí fū de rén。
Orange and khaki flatter those with golden skin tones.
3
他爱吃橘子酱。
tā ài chī jú zǐ jiàng。
He was fond of marmalade.
4
她的头发呈明亮的橘黄色，我们试了两次才把颜色弄对。
tā de tóu fā chéng míng liàng de jú huáng sè， ， wǒ mén shì le liǎng cì cái bǎ yán sè nòng。
Her hair was bright orange. It took us two goes to get the colour right.
5
她很仔细地用纸把橘子包起来.
tā hěn zī xì dì yòng zhǐ bǎ jú zǐ bāo qǐ lái.
She papered the oranges carefully.
6
橘子是苦在其外, 甜在其中.
jú zǐ shì kǔ zài qí wài, , tián zài qí.
The outside of an orange is bitter, but the inside is sweet.
7
她正在拣选一篮橘子.
tā zhèng zài jiǎn xuǎn yī lán jú zǐ.
She is picking over a basket of oranges.
8
李掰下一小瓣橘子递给他。
lǐ bāi xià yī xiǎo bàn jú zǐ dì gěi tā。
Lee broke off a small piece of orange and held it out to him.
In Chinese culture, tangerines are often associated with good fortune and are commonly used in celebrations, especially during the Lunar New Year when they symbolize wealth and prosperity.
Word Family of 橘
Words Containing This Character9
橘jútangerine
橘子júzitangerine
柑橘citrus
橘红orange (color)橘紅
越橘cowberry
橘子汁orange juice
金橘kumquat
橘柑tangerine
枸橘trifoliate orange (Citrus trifoliata)
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Compound Meaning
What does 橘 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 橘
No, 橘 refers to both oranges and tangerines, specifically mandarin oranges.
Think of 'juicy' to connect with the sound 'jú', as the fruit is known for being juicy.
