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Chapter 4.2: Vegetable and Fruit Market

– Intermediate Level –

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The Situation

In the lush landscapes of Xishuangbanna (Xīshuāngbǎnnà, 西双版纳), where the tropical climate nurtures a rich variety of plants, two friends set out to explore the local market.

They start with the sweet and tangy 猕猴桃 (mí hóu táo, kiwi) and the crunchy 莲藕 (lián ǒu, lotus root), marveling at the freshness. 木瓜 (mù guā, papaya) and 芒果 (máng guǒ, mango) offer a tropical burst of flavor, while 百香果 (bǎi xiāng guǒ, passion fruit) and 石榴 (shí liú, pomegranate) add exotic notes to your palate. The delicate sweetness of 荔枝 (lì zhī, lychee) and 枇杷 (pí pa, loquat) is a treat, as is the creamy texture of 山竹 (shān zhú, mangosteen).

They are tempted by the starchy goodness of 芋头 (yù tóu, taro) and the versatility of 藕 (ǒu, lotus root) and 薯类 (shǔ lèi, tubers). 茭白 (jiāo bái, water bamboo) and 芦笋 (lú sǔn, asparagus) promise a crisp addition to any meal, while 凤梨 (fèng lí, pineapple) and 莴笋 (wō sǔn, lettuce) suggest refreshing salads. 空心菜 (kōng xīn cài, water spinach), 苦瓜 (kǔ guā, bitter melon), and 秋葵 (qiū kuí, okra) offer a mix of flavors alongside the smooth texture of 丝瓜 (sī guā, loofah).

As they continue, the nutrient-rich 苜蓿 (mù xū, alfalfa) and spicy 韭菜 (jiǔ cài, chives) catch their eye, along with 芥蓝 (jiè lán, Chinese broccoli) for a hint of green. They can't resist the earthy香菇 (xiāng gū, shiitake mushrooms) to round out their exploration of Xishuangbanna's agricultural wonders.


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The Sentences

猕猴桃
猕猴桃含丰富维生素C。
Míhóutáo hán fēngfù wéishēngsù C.
Kiwi is rich in vitamin C.
莲藕
莲藕是做汤的好材料。
Lián’ǒu shì zuò tāng de hǎo cáiliào.
Lotus root is good for making soup.
木瓜
木瓜对皮肤有益。
Mùguā duì pífū yǒuyì.
Papaya is good for skin.
芒果
芒果味道甜美多汁。
Mángguǒ wèidào tiánměi duō zhī.
Mango has a sweet and juicy flavor.
百香果
百香果香味独特。
Bǎixiāng guǒ xiāngwèi dútè.
Passion fruit has a unique flavor.
石榴
她剥开了一个石榴。
Tā bō kāile yīgè shíliú.
She peeled open a pomegranate.
荔枝
荔枝肉质鲜嫩甜美。
Lìzhī ròuzhì xiānnèn tiánměi.
The lychee flesh was tender and sweet.
枇杷
又到了枇杷成熟的季节。
Yòu dàole pípá chéngshú de jìjié.
It's the season when loquats are ripe again.
山竹
山竹是热带水果。
Shānzhú shì rèdài shuǐguǒ.
Mangosteen is a tropical fruit.
芋头
芋头香糯可口。
Yùtou xiāng nuò kěkǒu.
Taro is sticky and delicious.
藕片凉拌很爽口。
Ǒu piàn liángbàn hěn shuǎngkǒu.
Lotus root slices are refreshing cold.
薯类
薯类食物能提供能量。
Shǔ lèi shíwù néng tígōng néngliàng.
Potatoes provide energy.
茭白
茭白是夏季佳品。
Jiāobái shì xiàjì jiāpǐn.
Water bamboo is a good summer food.
芦笋
芦笋是高级蔬菜。
Lúsǔn shì gāojí shūcài.
Asparagus is a superior vegetable.
凤梨
凤梨又称菠萝。
Fènglí yòu chēng bōluó.
Pineapple is also known as pineapple.
莴笋
莴笋口感清脆。
Wōsǔn kǒugǎn qīngcuì.
Lettuce has a crisp texture.
空心菜
空心菜适合夏天吃。
Kōngxīncài shìhé xiàtiān chī.
Hollow cabbage is suitable for summer.
苦瓜
苦瓜清热解毒。
Kǔguā qīngrè jiědú.
Bitter melon clears heat and detoxifies.
秋葵
秋葵富含纤维。
Qiū kuí fù hán xiānwéi.
Okra is rich in fiber.
丝瓜
丝瓜皮能美容。
Sīguā pí néng měiróng.
Loofah skin can beautify.
苜蓿
苜蓿是优质饲料。
Mùxu shì yōuzhì sìliào.
Alfalfa is high quality fodder.
韭菜
韭菜炒鸡蛋非常美味。
Jiǔcài chǎo jīdàn fēicháng měiwèi.
Scrambled eggs with leeks are very delicious.
芥蓝
芥蓝是营养丰富的蔬菜。
Jiè lán shì yíngyǎng fēngfù de shūcài.
Kale is a nutritious vegetable.
香菇
香菇味道鲜美。
Xiānggū wèidào xiānměi.
Shiitake mushrooms are flavorful.

 

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The Words

猕猴桃
míhóutáo
kiwi
莲藕
lián’ǒu
lotus root
木瓜
mùguā
papaya
芒果
mángguǒ
mango
百香果
bǎixiāng guǒ
passion fruit
石榴
shíliú
pomegranate
荔枝
lìzhī
lychee
枇杷
pípa
loquat
山竹
shānzhú
mangosteen
芋头
yùtou
taro
ǒu
lotus root
薯类
shǔ lèi
tubers
茭白
jiāobái
wild rice stem
芦笋
lúsǔn
asparagus
凤梨
fènglí
pineapple
莴笋
wōsǔn
lettuce
空心菜
kōngxīncài
water spinach
苦瓜
kǔguā
bitter melon
秋葵
qiū kuí
okra
丝瓜
sīguā
loofah
苜蓿
mùxu
alfalfa
韭菜
jiǔcài
Chinese chive
芥蓝
jiè lán
Chinese broccoli
香菇
xiānggū
shiitake mushroom

 

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