English–Chinese
“jujube” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzǎo
Example
我买了一些枣，想做甜点。wǒ mǎi le yì xiē zǎo xiǎng zuò tián diǎn
I bought some jujubes because I want to make dessert.
How to say “jujube” in Chinese
“Jujube” in Chinese is 枣 (zǎo).
The fruit of a hardy tree, crisp and mild when fresh but chewy and richly sweet after drying.
Example sentences with 枣
冬天我常喝一杯红枣茶，觉得很暖和。dōng tiān wǒ cháng hē yì bēi hóng zǎo chá jué de hěn nuǎn huo
In winter, I often drink a cup of red date tea and feel warm.
Tips for using 枣
- The English equivalent can also name a chewy candy, so an English speaker should not assume that a Chinese food reference to this word concerns confectionery.