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    Referring to a pear with 梨 (lí)

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    Explanation

    梨 (lí) means pear, one of the most common fruits in Chinese culture. Pears hold cultural significance in China and frequently appear in traditional stories and idioms.

    Examples

    • 秋天到了,树上的梨又大又甜。

      Qiūtiān dào le, shù shàng de lí yòu dà yòu tián.

      Autumn has arrived, and the pears on the trees are big and sweet.

    • 奶奶削了一个梨给我吃,特别多汁。

      Nǎinai xuē le yī gè lí gěi wǒ chī, tèbié duōzhī.

      Grandma peeled a pear for me to eat; it was especially juicy.

    • 这种梨皮薄肉嫩,是我们这里的特产。

      Zhè zhǒng lí pí báo ròu nèn, shì wǒmen zhèlǐ de tèchǎn.

      This variety of pear has thin skin and tender flesh; it's a local specialty here.

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