The bottom half 木 is a tree. The top 田 is not a field here — it is a stylized round fruit hanging on the branches. Picture an apple or an orange parked right on top of a tree, and you have got 果.
Bare 果 almost never means 'fruit' by itself in modern speech. You need 水果, or the specific fruit name like 苹果.
The word order is fine. The word for juice is 汁, not 水. 水 means plain water, so 果水 sounds like fruit-flavored tap water.
No. Point at fruit and say 果, people wait for the rest.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| At the fruit stand | 我去买水果。 | 我去买果。 |
| Pointing at one | 那是苹果。 | 那是果。 |
| Drinks | 果汁 | 果水 |
果 also means 'outcome'. Fruit is just where that meaning started.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Talking results | 结果他迟到了。 | 结水果他迟到了。 |
| Saying 'if' | 如果下雨，我就不去。 | 如水果下雨，我就不去。 |
| Actual fruit | 这个水果很甜。 | 这个如果很甜。 |
This short, simple story follows a shopper's trip to the supermarket to buy apples. You'll learn useful vocabulary for shopping, prices, and comparing things.
我看见超市有大 苹果 ，也有小 苹果 。
大 苹果 很便宜，小 苹果 很贵。
我问超市的人小 苹果 怎么样？
她们说小 苹果 非常好吃。
我买了三个小 苹果 ，两个大 苹果 。
大 苹果 是中国的，小 苹果 不是中国的。
我问超市的人那两个 苹果 是哪里的？
This humorous dialogue follows a man who spends all his savings on his girlfriend's Apple phone and a lucky number, leaving him broke. A fun read for HSK 3 learners.
我给女朋友买了一个 苹果 ，现在没钱了。
A：买 苹果 ？
一个 苹果 能有多贵？
B：当然不是吃的 苹果 ，是 苹果 手机！
Enjoy this simple story about a patient and a mysterious apple. It shows how a small act of kindness can make someone feel at home, and you'll learn key words for feelings and daily life.
天天下午，桌子上都会多出一个很大的 苹果 。
谢医生对马家友说：“ 苹果 不是医院给的。
家人都不在，要多吃 水果 。”
马家友吃了手里的 苹果 ，觉得这个 苹果 真好吃！
Read this short story about people waiting in the rain for a new phone. You will practice numbers, time, and everyday vocabulary.
晚上，我坐出租车去大学那边的 苹果商店 买手机。
苹果 商店外边人很多，一半儿是北京大学的大学生。
明天 苹果十九 出来了，大家都想做第一个买到 苹果十九 的人。
苹果十九 很贵，八千七百多块钱。
In this easy story, you will follow a simple trip to the supermarket to buy apples. Practice numbers, question words, and nationalities in a real-life shopping context.
我买了六个 苹果 。
三个 苹果 是中国的，三个 苹果 不是中国的。
我问超市的人那三个 苹果 是哪里的？
Shopping for fruit is a common daily task in China. Practice saying prices, counting items, and using simple shopping phrases while buying five apples for three yuan.
这个商店有很多 水果 。
今天我买了五个 苹果 。
这五个 苹果 都是中国 苹果 。
This short story follows a simple shopping trip in Beijing. You will learn words for buying a phone in Chinese.
这是一个 苹果手机 。
这是 苹果 十五。
Think instant noodles are unhealthy? This HSK 6 article challenges common myths and reveals surprising facts about nutrition, oil, and salt in this convenient food.
在吃方便面时也可以再多加一些蔬菜、 水果 什么的，让它营养更多。
而当人们用开水泡面的时候， 如果 不另外加盐，还会觉得淡。
This is a short dialogue about a shopping trip. A woman buys many things, including food, drinks, furniture, and pet food, while her boyfriend reminds her not to overspend.
我买了鸡蛋、面包、牛奶，还有一些 水果 ，这些都是你和我的吃的和喝的东西，还有给我们的小猫和小狗吃的东西。
Learn the fascinating story behind the Chinese idiom '东山再起' (Dongshan Zaiji), which means to make a comeback. Discover its historical roots and modern usage.
当年乔布斯被踢出 苹果 公司，十年后，他又重回 苹果 ，这件事也可以说“乔布斯东山再起了。”
This heartwarming story shows how a small act of kindness can be passed on. Follow Gao Xianming as he learns an important lesson about generosity in his new city.
前边有一个 卖水果的 老先生。
Follow Xiao Li as he copes with the effects of forest fires near his home in the US and reflects on environmental changes. A thoughtful story for HSK 4 learners.
新闻里还说，最近这些年，美国西部每年都出现的森林大火是气候变化的 结果 。
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
结果 第二天对方笑着砍了他五个点的价，一边还看着他眼睛说，看你昨天吃东西的样子就知道你这人没坏心眼，肯定没跟我们要高价，就便宜百分之五吧。
Before you read, think about names: a train is called 'fire vehicle' in Chinese, but there's no fire! This simple rhyme will help you laugh while reviewing everyday words.
苹果 是 水果 。
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