How to Say ‘Fruit’ in Traditional Chinese
水果
💬 Usage Tip: [水果] is “fruit.” Easy combo: [帶水果] (bring fruit).
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Some fruits feel extra “lucky” by sound or meaning—people like giving them during New Year visits.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
水果
[shuǐ guǒ]
fruit
A common, polite gift when visiting during Chinese New Year in Taiwan; easy to share with the whole family.
我買了水果，等等帶去拜年。
I bought some fruit; I’ll take it along to give New Year greetings later.
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