橙子
chéngzi/ʈ͡ʂʰɤŋ³⁵ d͡z̥ɹ̩³/
The English phrase "oranges" is translated into Chinese as 橙子 (chéngzi).
橙子 refers to the round, orange-colored citrus fruits that grow on trees.
How does it change in a sentence?
橙子 is a noun that does not change its form for pluralization. When counting oranges, you must use a measure word, typically 个 (gè), such as 一个橙子 (one orange).
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is chéngzi. The IPA is /ʈʂʰɤŋ³⁵ dz̥ɹ̩³/.
When do people say it?
The pronunciation of "chéng" (橙) is similar to the pronunciation of "success" or "accomplishment" (成).
Did you know?
- In Chinese culture, gifting oranges during the Lunar New Year is a common way to wish someone prosperity and good fortune. The bright color of the fruit symbolizes gold and luck.
- In Chinese culture, the word 橙 (chéng) is often associated with the word 成 (chéng) meaning 'success'. Because of this phonetic link, giving 橙子 can be a wish for someone to achieve their goals.
- In some regions, the phrase 橘子 (júzi) is used colloquially to refer to any citrus fruit, even if it is technically a 橙子. This can lead to confusion when trying to order a specific variety at a market.
Examples in context
- 她喜欢橙子。She likes oranges.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for the noun 橙子.Tatoeba #4267366 by notabene, translation #410529 by CK
- 我不吃橙子。I don't eat oranges.This sentence is useful for expressing that one does not eat the noun 橙子.Tatoeba #10986123 by Elaineeeeee, translation #8819591 by CK
- 你喜歡橙子嗎？Do you like oranges?This sentence is useful for asking a question about a preference for the noun 橙子.Tatoeba #8824108 by xjjAstrus, translation #711406 by Shishir
- Wǒ xiǎng mǎi chéngzi. (我想买橙子。)I want to buy oranges.
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Example conversation
At a fruit stall in a market.
- 梓涵 Zihan这些橙子多少钱一斤？zhèxiē chéngzi duōshǎo qián yī jīn?How much are these oranges per jin?
- 伟 Wei五块钱一斤。wǔ kuài qián yī jīn.Five yuan per jin.
- 梓涵 Zihan那给我拿两斤吧。nà gěi wǒ ná liǎng jīn ba.Then give me two jin, please.
- 伟 Wei好的，请等一下。hǎo de, qǐng děng yīxià.Okay, please wait a moment.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 橙子, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
