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    Referring to 'tangerine' with 橘子 (júzi)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Number + Measure Word + 橘子

    Explanation

    橘子 (júzi) is a noun meaning "tangerine" or "mandarin orange." It is a common fruit in Chinese-speaking regions and frequently appears in everyday conversation. For example, 一个小橘子 means "a small tangerine."

    Examples

    • 这些橘子又甜又多汁。

      Zhèxiē júzi yòu tián yòu duō zhī.

      These oranges are both sweet and juicy.

    • 妈妈买了一袋橘子回来。

      Māma mǎi le yì dài júzi huílái.

      Mom bought a bag of oranges and brought them home.

    • 冬天的橘子特别好吃。

      Dōngtiān de júzi tèbié hǎochī.

      Oranges in winter are especially delicious.

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