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How do you say "grape" in Chinese?
葡萄
pú táo
In Chinese, "grape" is 葡萄 (pú táo).
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Pronunciation
Say "pú táo" — "pú" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2), then "táo" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2).
Writing and usage
葡萄 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
他把一颗绿色葡萄放进嘴里。
tā bǎ yī kē lǜ sè pú táo fàng jìn zuǐ lǐ 。
He popped a green grape into his mouth.
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How to remember 葡萄
Whisper "pú táo" to yourself while picturing the word in action — that pairing helps "葡萄" (pú táo) stay put.
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Questions about 葡萄
How do you pronounce 葡萄?
Say "pú táo" — "pú" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2), then "táo" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2).
Is 葡萄 formal or casual?
葡萄 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 葡萄 used in Chinese?
葡萄 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 他把一颗绿色葡萄放进嘴里。 (He popped a green grape into his mouth.).
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