Skip to content
Stroke order, etymology and audio for every word.Start learning
柿子 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
柿子shìzipersimmonHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #23361, Very Hard
shìzi(shi4zi5)shi zi T4
  1. 1persimmon
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

柿子shìzi(shi4zi5)

柿子 (shìzi) refers to the fruit persimmon, known for its sweet flavor and smooth texture. It is commonly eaten fresh, dried, or used in various dishes and desserts, especially in East Asian cuisines. The fruit is often associated with autumn harvests and is considered a symbol of good fortune in some cultures.

Strokes12Frequency#23361DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, persimmons are often eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival and are believed to bring good luck and prosperity. They are also featured in traditional Chinese paintings, symbolizing abundance and harvest.

Memory tip

Imagine a shiny, orange persimmon hanging from a tree. The character 柿 consists of the wood radical (木), representing the tree it grows on, and the phonetic component (士), which sounds like 'shi' in 'shìzi.' Picture a soldier ('士') guarding this sweet treasure (柿) to help remember both the character and its pronunciation.

Meanings of 柿子

shìzi(shi4zi5)
1persimmon
Exercise 1 of 2

By ear

Play it, then pick what 柿子 means.

About 柿子

柿子Simplified
12Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

Podcast: 柿子

JasonAmy

Podcast: 柿子

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI study notes for 柿子

Usage Notes

When using 柿子 in conversation, it's important to remember that it is often paired with adjectives describing its ripeness, such as '熟' (shú - ripe) or '涩' (sè - astringent). A common mistake is to confuse it with other fruits, like '苹果' (píngguǒ - apple), so be mindful of the context when discussing fruit.

HSK Study Tips

柿子 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary lists, but it can be a useful word for learners interested in food and culture. Students should focus on the tones, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words, especially since it's a multisyllabic word.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 柿子 as 'shǐzi' instead of the correct 'shìzi', leading to misunderstanding. Additionally, some may confuse it with '柚子' (yòuzi - pomelo), so it's important to remember the distinct sounds and meanings.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 柿子

Premium — Locked

Tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 柿子, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsPitch drawing+5 XP
Get Pro to unlock

Jason Explains 柿子 to you

Let me explain 柿子 for you

Make it yours

Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 柿子 through them.

Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.

How well do you know 柿子?

Example

Learning Lab

Knowing 柿子 is seven skills, not one.

Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.

  • MeaningFree
  • CharacterFree
  • PinyinFree
  • TonePro
  • ListeningPro
  • SpeakingPro
  • WritingPro
See the Learning Lab Three facets free · no card needed

Component characters

柿shìpersimmon
9 strokes木
View full entry
子zison
HSK 33 strokes子
View full entry

How to say persimmon in Chinese

“persimmon” in Chinese is柿子shìzi

柿子 (shìzi) refers to the fruit persimmon, known for its sweet flavor and smooth texture. It is commonly eaten fresh, dried, or used in various dishes and desserts, especially in East Asian cuisines. The fruit is often associated with autumn harvests and is considered a symbol of good fortune in some cultures.

When to use 柿子

When using 柿子 in conversation, it's important to remember that it is often paired with adjectives describing its ripeness, such as '熟' (shú - ripe) or '涩' (sè - astringent). A common mistake is to confuse it with other fruits, like '苹果' (píngguǒ - apple), so be mindful of the context when discussing fruit.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 柿子 as 'shǐzi' instead of the correct 'shìzi', leading to misunderstanding. Additionally, some may confuse it with '柚子' (yòuzi - pomelo), so it's important to remember the distinct sounds and meanings.

Write 柿子

柿
子

Practice writing 柿子 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Ask Jason

Have a question about 柿子?

Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.

Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.

Frequently asked questions about 柿子

It is 柿子 (shìzi).

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 柿子?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.

A sample week, replayed. Every page you study lands here in the order you did it — your own replay starts with a free account.

See the Learning Lab