What Are Fruits Called In Mandarin Chinese

Where I’m from in the northern hemisphere, this time around is the best season for sweet, fresh summer fruits. Think of yummy mangos, plums, berries, watermelon, pineapple, cherries, and more. Honestly, I don’t know what it is. But I think there is something special about the summer air that makes these summer fruits just a bit more irresistible when days are longer. I could really be wrong, though. But what do you think?

Oh, and don’t worry, you can still find these fruits throughout the year and they’ll just be as delicious as ever. Okay, maybe some are more seasonal than others. But you know what I mean. What is your favorite fruit? Or what are your favorite fruits?

• apple: 苹果 (píng guǒ)
• banana: 香蕉 (xiāng jiāo)
• orange: 橙子 (chéng zi)
• strawberry: 草莓 (cǎo méi)
• cantaloupe: 哈密瓜 (hā mì guā)
• watermelon: 西瓜 (xī guā)
• pear: 梨子 (lí zi)
• avocado: 牛油果 (niú yóu guǒ)
• kiwi: 猕猴桃 (mí hóu táo)
• lemon: 柠檬 (níng méng)
• papaya: 木瓜 (mù guā)
• grape: 葡萄 (pú táo)
• guava: 芭樂 (bā lè)
• durian: 榴莲 (liú lián)
• pineapple: 菠萝 (bō luó)
• mango: 芒果 (máng guǒ)
• apricot: 杏 (xìng)
• peach: 桃子 (t桃子 (táo zi)
• cherry: 樱桃 (yīng táo)
• jackfruit: 菠萝蜜 (bō luó mì)
• mangosteen: 山竹 (shān zhú)
• dragon fruit: 龙眼 (lóng yǎn)
• grapefruit: 葡萄柚 (pú táo yòu)
• coconut: 椰子 (yē zi)