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平安果

Unverified word

píng'ānguǒ

Description

平安果就是圣诞节前一天送的苹果。

A 平安果 is an apple given on the day before Christmas.

在中国,很多人在平安夜送朋友平安果,希望他平平安安。

In China, many people give friends a 平安果 on Christmas Eve, wishing them safety and peace.

Meanings

平安果píng'ānguǒ

apple given as a gift on Christmas Eve

平安夜他送给我一个平安果。

He gave me a peace apple on Christmas Eve.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    平安 'peace, safety' + 果 'fruit'; the pun works because 苹 (píng) sounds like 平 (píng).

  • Nuance

    culturally specific to Chinese Christmas Eve gift-giving, wishing someone safety and peace.

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