Meanings of 果
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AI Study Notes for 果
果 (guǒ, fruit) vs 菜 (cài, vegetable) — use 果 when referring specifically to fruits, while 菜 denotes vegetables.
Imagine a tree (木) bearing a large, juicy fruit (果) that represents the results of hard work. The sound 'guǒ' is similar to 'gore' which can remind you of biting into the flesh of the fruit, reinforcing the idea of enjoying the results of labor.
Learners often confuse 果 with other similar characters, such as 过 (guò), which means 'to pass' or 'to exceed'. It's also important to use the right tone; a common error is to mispronounce it as guó (with a rising tone), which changes the meaning entirely.
While 果 is not specifically listed in the HSK levels, it is still a useful character to know as it appears in many common phrases and idioms. Students should focus on its various meanings and practice using it in context, especially in phrases like '果然' (guǒrán), meaning 'indeed'.
In Chinese culture, fruit is often associated with prosperity and good fortune, especially during celebrations and festivals. The character 果 often appears in traditional contexts, like offering fruits during family gatherings or ceremonies.
A frequent mistake is using 果 in place of 过, leading to sentences like '我果去商店' instead of '我过去商店' (I go to the store). Remember that 果 relates to fruit or results, not actions like passing.
Pronunciation of 果
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Etymology of 果
Pictograph of fruit growing on a tree.
Fruit 田 growing on a tree 木
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Decomposition of 果
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Grammar Patterns of 果
果 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). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
这水____真好吃！
This fruit is really delicious!
Example Sentences for 果 (10)
Cultural Notes for 果
In Chinese culture, fruit is often associated with prosperity and good fortune, especially during celebrations and festivals. The character 果 often appears in traditional contexts, like offering fruits during family gatherings or ceremonies.
Word Family of 果
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Frequently Asked Questions about 果
果 can mean 'fruit' in a culinary sense, but it can also imply 'results' in a broader context, such as the outcomes of one's actions.