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果树guǒshùfruit treeHSK 6, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #47166, Hard, agriculture, botany
guǒshù(guo3shu4)guo shu T3
  1. 1fruit tree
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March 24, 2026

果树(果樹)guǒshù(guo3shu4)

果树 (guǒ shù) refers to any tree that bears fruit, commonly cultivated for their edible produce. These trees are significant in agriculture and are often associated with seasonal harvests, making them vital in both rural and urban gardening contexts.

Strokes17Frequency#47166DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, fruit trees hold a special significance during festivals and celebrations, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. For instance, peach trees are often associated with good luck and longevity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tree full of juicy fruits, like apples and oranges, hanging from its branches. The character '果' (guǒ) looks like a fruit hanging from a tree, while '树' (shù) means 'tree'. Together, they create a vivid image of a fruit-laden tree.

Meanings of 果树

guǒshù(guo3shu4)
1fruit tree
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About 果树

果树Simplified
果樹Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
棵Measure Word
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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果实 (guǒshí) - choose 果树 when referring to the tree itself, not the fruit it produces.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 果树 with other types of trees; this term specifically refers to those that produce fruit. It's used in both formal and informal contexts, and common collocations include '种果树' (to plant fruit trees) and '果树园' (fruit orchard).

HSK Study Tips

While 果树 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners at HSK 3 can relate it to other nature-related words, such as 树 (tree) and 水果 (fruit). Focus on the characters and their components to build a stronger vocabulary related to nature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 果树 to refer to any tree, not realizing it specifically means fruit trees. For example, saying '我看到一个果树' (I saw a tree) should be corrected to '我看到一棵果树' (I saw a fruit tree) to specify the type.

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Component Characters

果guǒfruit
HSK 18 strokes木
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树shùtree
HSK 39 strokes木
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How to say fruit tree in Chinese

“fruit tree” in Chinese is果树guǒshù

果树 (guǒ shù) refers to any tree that bears fruit, commonly cultivated for their edible produce. These trees are significant in agriculture and are often associated with seasonal harvests, making them vital in both rural and urban gardening contexts.

When to use 果树

Be careful not to confuse 果树 with other types of trees; this term specifically refers to those that produce fruit. It's used in both formal and informal contexts, and common collocations include '种果树' (to plant fruit trees) and '果树园' (fruit orchard).

果树 or something close to it

果实 (guǒshí) - choose 果树 when referring to the tree itself, not the fruit it produces.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 果树 to refer to any tree, not realizing it specifically means fruit trees. For example, saying '我看到一个果树' (I saw a tree) should be corrected to '我看到一棵果树' (I saw a fruit tree) to specify the type.

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Cultural Notes for 果树

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In Chinese culture, fruit trees hold significant meaning. They symbolize abundance and prosperity, and are often planted during festivals to bring good luck.

Frequently Asked Questions about 果树

Common types of 果树 include apple trees (苹果树), orange trees (橙子树), and cherry trees (樱桃树). Each type has its own growing conditions and fruiting seasons, making them unique in cultivation.

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