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    Using 椰子 (yēzi) to express 'coconut'

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    Explanation

    椰子 is the Chinese word for 'coconut,' referring to both the fruit and the palm tree it comes from. It appears frequently in contexts related to tropical foods, drinks, and cooking ingredients.

    Examples

    • 海南的椰子又甜又新鲜，特别好喝。

      Hǎinán de yēzi yòu tián yòu xīnxiān, tèbié hǎo hē.

      The coconuts in Hainan are sweet and fresh, and especially delicious to drink.

    • 这道菜用了椰子做的酱料，味道很特别。

      Zhè dào cài yòng le yēzi zuò de jiàngliào, wèidào hěn tèbié.

      This dish uses a coconut-based sauce and has a very unique flavor.

    • 沙滩上到处都是高高的椰子树。

      Shātān shàng dàochù dōu shì gāogāo de yēzi shù.

      The beach is full of tall coconut trees everywhere.

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