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“flesh” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinguǒ ròu

Example

这个橙子的果肉很甜。zhè ge chéng zi de guǒ ròu hěn tián

The flesh of this orange is very sweet.

Illustration for 果肉 (flesh)

How to say “flesh” in Chinese

“Flesh” in Chinese is 果肉 (guǒ ròu).

The edible interior of a fruit, set apart from the peel, seeds, and other outer parts.

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

Example sentences with 果肉

这瓶果汁有果肉,口感更丰富。zhè píng guǒ zhī yǒu guǒ ròu kóu gǎn gèng fēng fù

This bottle of juice contains fruit flesh, giving it a richer texture.

Tips for using 果肉

  • In everyday food talk, this noun combines naturally with words describing sweetness, juiciness, amount, and texture, so it helps describe eating quality rather than the fruit as a whole.

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