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March 24, 2026
香蕉xiāngjiāo(xiang1jiao1)
香蕉 (xiāngjiāo) refers to bananas, a popular tropical fruit known for their sweet taste and soft texture. Commonly eaten fresh, bananas are also used in cooking and baking, making them versatile in various cuisines.
Strokes24Frequency#4771DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
Bananas are often associated with prosperity and good luck in Chinese culture, making them a popular fruit during festivals and celebrations. They are also a common snack for children and are often used in various traditional dishes.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 香蕉 as a 'happy banana.' The left part, 香 (xiāng), means fragrant, suggesting the sweet smell of a ripe banana, while 蕉 (jiāo) has a shape that resembles a banana hanging from a tree. Imagine a banana that smells so good it makes you smile!
Meanings of 香蕉
xiāngjiāo(xiang1jiao1)
1banana
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About 香蕉
香蕉Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4771Frequency Rank
枝Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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香蕉 (xiāngjiāo) vs 苹果 (píngguǒ) — choose 香蕉 for tropical fruit, while 苹果 refers specifically to apples, a temperate fruit.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the measure words used with 香蕉. While you can say 一根香蕉 (yī gēn xiāngjiāo) for 'a banana,' avoid using incorrect measure words like '个' unless referring to a single item in a more casual context. Remember to use the correct tones: xiāng (1st tone) and jiāo (1st tone).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 香蕉 connects well with other food-related vocabulary. Students should focus on its pronunciation and the different measure words to enhance their ability to discuss food items in Mandarin.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use the measure word 个 (gè) for bananas, saying '一个香蕉' instead of the correct '一根香蕉' (yī gēn xiāngjiāo). Additionally, some might mispronounce the tones, saying 'xiang2 jiao1' instead of 'xiang1 jiao1'.
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香蕉 (xiāngjiāo) refers to bananas, a popular tropical fruit known for their sweet taste and soft texture. Commonly eaten fresh, bananas are also used in cooking and baking, making them versatile in various cuisines.
When to use 香蕉
Be careful with the measure words used with 香蕉. While you can say 一根香蕉 (yī gēn xiāngjiāo) for 'a banana,' avoid using incorrect measure words like '个' unless referring to a single item in a more casual context. Remember to use the correct tones: xiāng (1st tone) and jiāo (1st tone).
香蕉 or something close to it
香蕉 (xiāngjiāo) vs 苹果 (píngguǒ) — choose 香蕉 for tropical fruit, while 苹果 refers specifically to apples, a temperate fruit.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use the measure word 个 (gè) for bananas, saying '一个香蕉' instead of the correct '一根香蕉' (yī gēn xiāngjiāo). Additionally, some might mispronounce the tones, saying 'xiang2 jiao1' instead of 'xiang1 jiao1'.
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Grammar Patterns of 香蕉
香蕉 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.
