葡萄柚
pútáoyòu
In Chinese, the word for grapefruit is 葡萄柚 (pútáoyòu). Wiktionary also lists 柚子 (yòuzi).
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 葡萄柚 | pútáoyòu |
| 柚子 | yòuzi |
The term refers to the citrus fruit known as grapefruit.
Which one should you use?
葡萄柚 (pútáoyòu) is the more precise, formal term for the specific citrus fruit known as grapefruit, whereas 柚子 (yòuzi) typically refers to the larger pomelo.
How do you pronounce it?
pútáoyòu
Did you know?
- The name 葡萄柚 (pútáoyòu) literally translates to 'grape pomelo', combining the Chinese word for 'grape' (pútáo) with the word for 'pomelo' (yòu).
- In some regions of China, the pomelo 柚子 is traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival as a symbol of family unity and abundance.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, the 柚子 is believed to help soothe the throat and clear phlegm, making it a common seasonal remedy.
Examples in context
- 柚子很酸。The grapefruit tastes very sour.This sentence is useful for describing the sour taste of the 柚子.Tatoeba #8824200 by xjjAstrus, translation #2259323 by _undertoad
- 我喜歡柚子和橘子。I like grapefruit and mandarins.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for 柚子 and mandarins.Tatoeba #834830 by Martha, translation #10055214 by sundown
- 有些人認為吃飯的時候吃葡萄柚會有助於減肥。Some people think that eating grapefruit with every meal will help you lose weight.This sentence is useful for discussing the belief that eating 葡萄柚 helps with weight loss.Tatoeba #10314304 by DaoSeng, translation #1830524 by CK
- 我想要一个柚子，请问哪里可以买到？I would like to buy a grapefruit. Where can I find one?
- 我最喜欢吃西柚了，味道酸甜可口！I love eating grapefruit the most. It has a delicious tangy taste!
- 今天特别口渴，能给我来一杯葡萄柚汁吗？I'm really thirsty today. Can you give me a glass of grapefruit juice?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a fruit market, Junjie and Xiaowen are choosing fruit.
- 俊杰 Junjie妳覺得這個葡萄柚怎麼樣？Nǐ juédé zhège pútáoyòu zěnmeyàng?What do you think of this grapefruit?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen看起來很新鮮，我們買吧。Kàn qǐlái hěn xīnxiān, wǒmen mǎi ba.It looks very fresh, let's buy it.
- 俊杰 Junjie妳想要再買些柚子嗎？Nǐ xiǎng yào zài mǎixiē yòuzi ma?Do you want to buy some pomelo too?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen不用了，這兩個葡萄柚就夠了。Bùyòng le, zhè liǎng gè pútáoyòu jiù gòu le.No need, these two grapefruits are enough.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grapefruit” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 葡萄柚, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
