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葡萄 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
葡萄pútaograpeHSK 4, n, rank #6733, Hard
pútao(pu2tao5) T2
  1. 1grape
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March 24, 2026
葡萄pútao(pu2tao5)

葡萄 (pú táo) refers to grapes, which are small, round fruits often used for eating, making wine, and in cooking. In Mandarin, this word is commonly encountered in conversations about fruit, desserts, and culinary dishes, as well as in agricultural contexts.

Frequency#6733DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, grapes symbolize abundance and fertility, often featured during celebrations and festivals. They are also associated with good fortune and are commonly enjoyed during family gatherings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bunch of plump grapes hanging from a vine. The character 葡 (pú) looks like a vine wrapping around the small round fruits, while萄 (táo) can be imagined as the sound of 'tao' when you bite into a juicy grape. Together, they create a vivid mental picture of enjoying grapes.

Meanings of 葡萄

pútao(pu2tao5)
1grape
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About 葡萄

葡萄Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6733Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 葡萄

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提子 (tízǐ) - use 葡萄 when referring to grapes in general, while 提子 specifically refers to a type of grape that is often seedless and sweeter.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a bunch of plump grapes hanging from a vine. The character 葡 (pú) looks like a vine wrapping around the small round fruits, while萄 (táo) can be imagined as the sound of 'tao' when you bite into a juicy grape. Together, they create a vivid mental picture of enjoying grapes.

Usage Notes

When using 葡萄, avoid confusing it with 葡萄酒 (pú táo jiǔ), which means 'wine'—the latter emphasizes the alcoholic beverage derived from grapes. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of the tone; mispronouncing it as 'pu3 tao5' can lead to misunderstanding.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 葡萄 connects well with other food-related vocabulary. Focus on using it in sentences about food preferences or recipes, and practice combining it with other words like '水果' (fruit) or '甜' (sweet) to enhance your vocabulary.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, grapes symbolize abundance and fertility, often featured during celebrations and festivals. They are also associated with good fortune and are commonly enjoyed during family gatherings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 葡萄 by saying 'pu2 tao3' instead of 'pu2 tao5', leading to confusion. Additionally, some might mistakenly use it to refer to other fruits, so clarify that it specifically means 'grape'.

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Component Characters

葡púPortugal
12 strokes艹
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萄táograpes
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Grammar Patterns of 葡萄

葡萄 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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她买了一串____。

She bought a bunch of grapes.

Example Sentences for 葡萄 (10)

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索米尔周围的白垩质土壤出产著名的安茹葡萄酒。

suǒ mǐ ěr zhōu wéi de bái è zhì tǔ rǎng chū chǎn zhù míng de ān rú pú táo jiǔ。

The chalky soil around Saumur produces the famous Anjou wines.
2
现今的有机葡萄酒生产商一般是注重品质的小型家族企业.

xiàn jīn de yǒu jī pú táo jiǔ shēng chǎn shāng yī bān shì zhù zhòng pǐn zhì de xiǎo xíng jiā zú qǐ yè.

Today's organic wine producer is typically a small, quality-conscious family concern.
3
这种葡萄酒色泽深暗悦目，是中等浓郁至浓香型的。

zhè zhǒng pú táo jiǔ sè zé shēn àn yuè mù， ， shì zhōng děng nóng yù zhì nóng xiāng xíng。

With a nice dark colour, the wine is medium to full bodied.
4
法国西南部的这个地区是干红葡萄酒的产地。

fǎ guó xī nán bù de zhè gè dì qū shì gān hóng pú táo jiǔ de chǎn dì。

This south-west region of France is the home of claret.
5
诺克斯擅自作主，选了葡萄酒。

nuò kè sī shàn zì zuò zhǔ， ， xuǎn le pú táo。

Knox had taken it on himself to choose the wine.
6
葡萄酒生产过剩及由此造成的市价低迷引起了经济波动。

pú táo jiǔ shēng chǎn guò shèng jí yóu cǐ zào chéng de shì jià dī mí yǐn qǐ le jīng jì bō dòng。

Overproduction and consequent low market prices for wine caused economic tremors.
7
晚饭后，他要了一杯波尔图葡萄酒。

wǎn fàn hòu， ， tā yào le yī bēi bō ěr tú pú táo。

He asked for a glass of port after dinner.
8
我们聚集在露台上,手里紧张地握着盛有冰镇葡萄酒的酒杯.

wǒ mén jù jí zài lòu tái shàng, , shǒu lǐ jǐn zhāng dì wò zháo shèng yǒu bīng zhèn pú táo jiǔ de jiǔ.

Nervously clutching our glasses of chilled wine, we gathered on the terrace.
9
端来了几杯马德拉白葡萄酒，我们一致认为它的味道好极了。

duān lái le jī bēi mǎ dé lā bái pú táo jiǔ， ， wǒ mén yī zhì rèn wéi tā de wèi dào hǎo jí。

Glasses of Madeira wine were brought to us. We declared it delicious.
10
先生，吃这道菜，我给您推荐一种白葡萄酒，好吗？

xiān shēng， ， chī zhè dào， cài ， wǒ gěi nín tuī jiàn yī zhǒng bái pú， táo jiǔ？

May I suggest a white wine with this dish, Sir?

Cultural Notes for 葡萄

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, grapes symbolize abundance and fertility, often featured during celebrations and festivals. They are also associated with good fortune and are commonly enjoyed during family gatherings.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, grapes are primarily associated with wine production, while in China, they are often enjoyed fresh or in desserts, highlighting a different culinary focus.

Frequently Asked Questions about 葡萄

It is pronounced as 'pú táo', with the first syllable having a rising tone and the second syllable having a falling tone.