pú tao

grape

The Chinese word for grape is '葡萄' (pú tao). In China, grapes are a popular fruit and you might often hear this word in local markets, supermarkets or fruit stands. Just like in English, '葡萄' can be used to signify a single grape or grapes in general. This word can also be combined with other words to form terms such as '葡萄酒' (pú tao jiǔ), which is wine.