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“apple” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinpíng guǒ

Example

桌子上有一个苹果。zhuō zi shàng yǒu yí gè píng guǒ

There is an apple on the table.

Illustration for 苹果 (apple)

How to say “apple” in Chinese

“Apple” in Chinese is 苹果 (píng guǒ).

A round, crisp fruit with juicy flesh and skin that may be red, green, or yellow.

Full entry for 苹果: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 苹果

他在市场上买了两个苹果。tā zài shì chǎng shàng mǎi le liǎng gè píng guǒ

He bought two apples at the market.

Tips for using 苹果

  • When a number comes before this noun, everyday Chinese normally uses the general classifier 个 (gè, "general classifier").

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