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“persimmon” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì zi

Example

这个柿子很好吃。zhè ge shì zi hěn hǎo chī

This persimmon is very tasty.

Illustration for 柿子 (persimmon)

How to say “persimmon” in Chinese

“Persimmon” in Chinese is 柿子 (shì zi).

An orchard fruit enjoyed fresh or made into foods, with varieties that are either sweet or astringent.

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

Example sentences with 柿子

市场上有很多又大又红的柿子。shì chǎng shàng yǒu hěn duō yòu dà yòu hóng de shì zi

There are many big, red persimmons at the market.

Tips for using 柿子

  • When food is discussed, the fruit's condition is often more useful than its color alone because color does not always show whether its taste is sweet or drying.

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