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How do you say "grape" in Chinese?

葡萄

pú táo

Noun Hanzi

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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