How to Say ‘These tangerines’ in Traditional Chinese
這些橘子
zhè xiē jú zi
[zhèxiē júzi]
💬 Usage Tip: 些 (xiē) after 這 makes it plural, "these", and it doesn't need a counting word. The same works with "that": 那些人 "those people".
Phrase Breakdown
這些
zhè xiē
[zhèxiē]
these
Plural demonstrative for things nearby or just mentioned.
這些菜很好吃。
These dishes are delicious.
橘子
jú zi
[júzi]
tangerine; mandarin orange
A citrus fruit; its name sounds like 'luck' (吉), so it's popular at New Year.
過年要吃橘子。
We eat tangerines at New Year.
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