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Etymology
Simplified form of 棗. Pictograph of a date tree.
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The simplified character 枣 (zǎo) derives from the traditional form 棗, which vertically stacks two identical 朿 (cì) components. This structure visually represents the jujube tree’s thorny branches, as 朿 itself depicts a branch with sharp thorns. During simplification, this stacked form was abstracted based on historical cursive script to reduce strokes and ease writing. The character’s meaning is specific to the jujube fruit, or Chinese date, a sweet, red edible fruit valued in cuisine and traditional medicine.
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我喜欢吃红枣。
枣子是一种很健康的水果。
妈妈用枣做了美味的蛋糕。
奶奶的院子里有一棵枣树。
这包新疆大枣非常香甜。
枣树的叶子在秋天变黄。
采摘园里可以亲自摘枣子。
这棵老枣树每年结的枣都特别甜。