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苹果
apple
Apple; fruit counted with 个 (gè); also universally used as the brand name for Apple Inc. (苹果手机).
Common Usage & Traps
- 六个苹果 — six apples
- 一个苹果 — one apple
- 吃苹果 — eat apples / eat an apple
- 买苹果 — buy apples
- 苹果手机 — Apple phone / iPhone
- 苹果公司 — Apple Inc.
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六苹果六个苹果A number cannot sit directly on 苹果; Chinese needs the counting word 个.
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苹果们苹果 / 一些苹果们 is for people, not for fruit.
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苹果水果苹果 / 苹果这种水果苹果 already means apple; 水果 adds a redundant category.
Why do you say 六个苹果, not 六苹果?
Chinese puts a counting word between a number and 苹果: 六个苹果.
“我买了六个苹果。” (I bought six apples.)
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Number + 苹果 | 六个苹果 | 六苹果 |
| With 一 | 一个苹果 | 一苹果 |
| Counting word | 个 | no counting word |
Does 苹果 always mean the fruit?
No. 苹果手机 means an Apple phone, not a fruit phone.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 我喜欢吃苹果。 | 我喜欢吃苹果手机。 |
| Phone brand | 苹果手机 | 水果手机 |
| Company | 苹果公司 | 水果公司 |
Appears in Stories 9 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
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.
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今天我买了五个 苹果 。
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这五个 苹果 都是中国 苹果 。
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.
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我看见超市有大 苹果 ,也有小 苹果 。
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大 苹果 很便宜,小 苹果 很贵。
This short story follows a simple shopping trip in Beijing. You will learn words for buying a phone in Chinese.
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这是 苹果 十五。
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.
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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 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.
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我给女朋友买了一个 苹果 ,现在没钱了。
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A:买 苹果 ?
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.
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天天下午,桌子上都会多出一个很大的 苹果 。
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谢医生对马家友说:“ 苹果 不是医院给的。
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.
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苹果 是水果。
Read this short story about people waiting in the rain for a new phone. You will practice numbers, time, and everyday vocabulary.
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苹果 商店外边人很多,一半儿是北京大学的大学生。
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.
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我买了六个 苹果 。
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三个 苹果 是中国的,三个 苹果 不是中国的。
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