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March 24, 2026
萄táo(tao2)
The character 萄 (táo) specifically refers to grapes, a popular fruit in Chinese culture. It is commonly used in contexts related to food, wine, and agriculture, often appearing in discussions about health benefits and culinary uses.
Strokes11Radical艹Frequency#1892DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
Grapes are significant in Chinese culture, often symbolizing abundance and prosperity, especially during festivals and celebrations. They are also used in traditional Chinese medicine for their health benefits.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bunch of grapes hanging from a vine, and picture the character 萄 as a vine (the radical 苗) intertwined with round grapes (the form of the character). The pronunciation 'táo' sounds like 'towel,' which you might use to wipe your hands after enjoying a juicy grape.
Meanings of 萄
táo(tao2)
1grapes
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About 萄
萄Simplified
11Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
葡萄 (pútáo) - 葡萄 is the more formal term for grapes, while 萄 (táo) is a less common variant; use 萄 when referring to grapes in a more casual or regional context.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 萄 with the more commonly used 葡萄 (pútáo), which means grapes as well. It's important to remember that 萄 is less frequently used on its own and is often found within compound words.
HSK Study Tips
Since 萄 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, students should focus on its connection to 葡萄, which is important for HSK Level 3. Understanding this character can help with recognizing fruit-related vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 萄 as a standalone term in casual conversation, while it is rarely used that way. For example, saying '我喜欢萄' instead of '我喜欢葡萄' is incorrect; the proper phrase should always include 葡萄.
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萄 = 艹 + 匋. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 萄
IDS Structure⿱艹匋
萄Full Character
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艹cao3
top
匋tao2
bottom
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How to say grapes in Chinese
“grapes” in Chinese is萄táo
The character 萄 (táo) specifically refers to grapes, a popular fruit in Chinese culture. It is commonly used in contexts related to food, wine, and agriculture, often appearing in discussions about health benefits and culinary uses.
When to use 萄
Learners often confuse 萄 with the more commonly used 葡萄 (pútáo), which means grapes as well. It's important to remember that 萄 is less frequently used on its own and is often found within compound words.
萄 or something close to it
葡萄 (pútáo) - 葡萄 is the more formal term for grapes, while 萄 (táo) is a less common variant; use 萄 when referring to grapes in a more casual or regional context.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 萄 as a standalone term in casual conversation, while it is rarely used that way. For example, saying '我喜欢萄' instead of '我喜欢葡萄' is incorrect; the proper phrase should always include 葡萄.
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Grammar Patterns of 萄
萄 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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Word Family of 萄
Words Containing This Character14
葡萄pútaogrape
葡萄酒pútaojiǔ(grape) wine
葡萄牙Portugal
葡萄糖glucose C6H12O6
葡萄牙语Portuguese (language)葡萄牙語
葡萄干raisin葡萄乾
葡萄园vineyard葡萄園
葡萄球菌staphylococcus
葡萄柚grapefruit
萄táogrape
葡萄汁grape juice
葡萄牙人Portuguese (person)
葡萄藤grape vine
葡萄紫grayish purple color
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What does 葡萄 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 萄
Yes, 葡萄 (pú táo) is the full term for 'grapes,' while 萄 (táo) refers specifically to the fruit part. In everyday language, 葡萄 is more commonly used, while 萄 may appear in literary or formal contexts.
The character 萄 is pronounced as táo in Mandarin. It's important to use the correct tone; 'táo' is in the second tone, which is a rising tone.
葡萄 (pú táo) means 'grapes' in Chinese. It is a compound word where 葡 (pú) refers to the vine, and 萄 (táo) is the fruit itself. Grapes are popular in Chinese cuisine and are often eaten fresh or used to make wine.
You can use 萄 (táo) in a sentence to refer to grapes. For example, '我喜欢吃葡萄' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī pú táo), which means 'I like to eat grapes.' This showcases how to incorporate the word into everyday conversation.
No, 萄 is not commonly used alone; it is usually found in the compound word 葡萄.
萄 refers specifically to grapes, while 葡萄 is the more common term used in everyday conversation.
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