chinese jujube

• 枣树（Ziziphus jujuba）的果实，一种原产于中国的小型甜味可食用果实，通常鲜食或晒干食用，也用于传统医学和烹饪。

A small, sweet, edible fruit from the jujube tree (Ziziphus jujuba), native to China and commonly eaten fresh, dried, or used in traditional medicine and cooking.

1. B1formal

   A small, sweet, red or brown fruit from the Ziziphus jujuba tree, also known as a red date or Chinese date.

   果实

   • Chinese jujube is often used in traditional desserts and teas.
   • She added dried Chinese jujube to the soup for sweetness.
   • The fresh Chinese jujube has a crisp texture similar to an apple.

2. Traditional remedyB2formal

   The fruit is used in traditional Chinese medicine to improve sleep, reduce stress, and boost the immune system.

   传统中药

   • Herbalists recommend Chinese jujube for calming the mind.
   • A tea made from Chinese jujube is believed to help with insomnia.
   • Chinese jujube is often combined with other herbs in medicinal formulas.