chinese jujube: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
RareBotanical/Horticultural, Culinary
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What does “chinese jujube” mean?
The small, edible fruit of the Ziziphus jujuba tree, also known as the jujube or red date.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The small, edible fruit of the Ziziphus jujuba tree, also known as the jujube or red date.
The deciduous tree (Ziziphus jujuba) that produces the fruit, valued for both its fruit and ornamental qualities.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage. The term is technical/botanical in both varieties.
Connotations
Neutral botanical/horticultural term.
Frequency
Equally rare in both varieties, used primarily in specialist contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “chinese jujube” in a Sentence
The [ADJ] Chinese jujube [VERB][NOUN] of Chinese jujubeVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “chinese jujube” in a Sentence
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adjective
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in the context of import/export of dried fruits, herbal supplements, and horticultural stock.
Academic
Used in botany, horticulture, agriculture, and ethnopharmacology papers.
Everyday
Rarely used in everyday conversation; 'jujube' or 'red dates' are more common.
Technical
Standard term in botanical taxonomy (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) and horticultural guides.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “chinese jujube”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “chinese jujube”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “chinese jujube”
- Misspelling as 'jujubee' or 'jujub'. Incorrect capitalization: 'chinese Jujube'. Using 'jujube' to refer only to the chewy sweet/candy, which is a different product named after the fruit.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The candy is named after the fruit but is typically made from other ingredients like sugar and starch. The term 'Chinese jujube' refers specifically to the actual fruit.
It can be eaten fresh when ripe, or more commonly dried, where it resembles a date. Dried jujubes are used in cooking, teas, and traditional remedies.
In precise usage, 'Chinese jujube' (Ziziphus jujuba) refers to the most common cultivated species. 'Jujube' can be a more general term for fruits of the Ziziphus genus, but in practice, it is often used interchangeably with 'Chinese jujube'.
Yes, the Chinese jujube tree is hardy and can be grown in warm temperate to subtropical climates. It is cultivated in parts of the Mediterranean, the southern United States, and Australia.
The small, edible fruit of the Ziziphus jujuba tree, also known as the jujube or red date.
Chinese jujube is usually botanical/horticultural, culinary in register.
Chinese jujube: in British English it is pronounced /ˌtʃaɪˈniːz ˈdʒuː.dʒuːb/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌtʃaɪˈniːz ˈdʒuː.dʒuːb/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
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Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'CHINESE JUJUBE' = 'CHINA's JUicy JUBilant BErry'.
Conceptual Metaphor
HEALTH IS A CHINESE JUJUBE (often associated with traditional medicine and wellness).
Practice
Quiz
What is a 'Chinese jujube' primarily known as in everyday English?