火龍果 / 火龙果
huǒlóngguǒ
The English phrase "dragon fruit" is translated into Chinese as 火龍果 / 火龙果 (huǒlóngguǒ). If unsure, use 火龍果 / 火龙果. Wiktionary also lists 龍珠果 / 龙珠果 (lóngzhūguǒ).
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 火龍果 / 火龙果 | huǒlóngguǒ |
| 龍珠果 / 龙珠果 | lóngzhūguǒ |
In Chinese, the term refers to the tropical fruit known as dragon fruit.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 火龍果 literally means "fire dragon fruit".
Which one should you use?
While 火龍果 is the most common name, 龍珠果 / 龙珠果 is an alternative name used for the same fruit, translating to "dragon pearl fruit".
Is it said differently in some regions?
火龍果 is the standard term used in mainland China and Taiwan.
How do you pronounce it?
huǒlóngguǒ
Did you know?
- The term 龍珠 from 龍珠果 is also the Chinese name for the famous manga 'Dragon Ball', making the fruit's alternative name a playful coincidence to many young people.
- While English uses 'dragon fruit', the Chinese term 龍珠果 refers to the fruit as a 'dragon pearl', evoking the legend of a dragon chasing a magical pearl.
- In Chinese culture, dragon fruit is often gifted during the Lunar New Year because the dragon 龍 is a symbol of power and good luck.
Examples in context
- 这是火龙果。This is a dragon fruit.
- 嗯，我喜欢吃红龙果。Hmm, I like to eat dragon fruit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dragon fruit” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
