Huang Jialuo Posted October 11, 2009 at 02:56 AM Report Posted October 11, 2009 at 02:56 AM Hi everyone! I'm a writer and I'm writing what to me is a very special book. I lived in China from 2007 to 2008. Anyway, I am researching information right now and well it is important for me to verify something that has been sort of lingering in my mind. It's about chinese pears [apple-pears]. Anyway, I must have eaten one, once or twice, but I think.... I can distinctly remember that they are pale yellow colored and apple-shaped, but I am doubting whether they had brownish freckles which I think I remember, but I am not sure. By the way, I bought my chinese pears at Tsinghua University, C-building's basement. So, for anyone who is studying there right now, or like someone who lives in Beijing, please tell me if they have freckles or not! Right now it is crucial to the plot [as funny as that may sound!] Love you all, Huang Jialuo Quote
889 Posted October 11, 2009 at 04:41 AM Report Posted October 11, 2009 at 04:41 AM I don't know what your idea of a freckled fruit is, so decide for yourself: http://0425886858.travel-web.com.tw/images/Info/Y007454000001_3_1.jpg Quote
James Johnston Posted October 11, 2009 at 08:46 AM Report Posted October 11, 2009 at 08:46 AM The term 'Chinese pear' actually refers to a variety of different pears, some of which are more freckly than others, so I really don't think your story is going to fall apart on this single detail. Other popular names for the 'Chinese pear' include the 'why-would-anyone-eat-this pear' and the 'tastes-like-a-raw-potato-pear'. It is a member of the family of Chinese fruit that also includes the 'Chinese peach' and the 'Chinese plum', and which is collectively known as 'why-does-it-never-become-ripe fruit' or the 'crunchy-when-it-should-really-be-soft fruit'. Quote
imron Posted October 11, 2009 at 08:52 AM Report Posted October 11, 2009 at 08:52 AM Haha, so true! Quote
Scoobyqueen Posted October 12, 2009 at 12:30 PM Report Posted October 12, 2009 at 12:30 PM Other popular names for the 'Chinese pear' include the 'why-would-anyone-eat-this pear' and the 'tastes-like-a-raw-potato-pear'. It is a member of the family of Chinese fruit that also includes the 'Chinese peach' and the 'Chinese plum', and which is collectively known as 'why-does-it-never-become-ripe fruit' or the 'crunchy-when-it-should-really-be-soft fruit'. you summed it up. In fact I had been wondering about putting it the veggie category like tomatoes already (which are ok by the way). I have also noted the absence of freckles on pears. Anyway do pears not have symbolic meaning. I seem to remember it being an ok gift for that reason (or was it vice versa you are not supposed to give it as a gift at spring festival). Quote
Daan Posted October 12, 2009 at 12:35 PM Report Posted October 12, 2009 at 12:35 PM If I recall correctly, it's definitely not a good idea to give pears to the elderly or the sickly, since pears are called li2zi and giving them pears indicates you want them to li2kai1. Not sure about others, although I imagine this would be the same. Quote
ABCinChina Posted October 17, 2009 at 09:58 AM Report Posted October 17, 2009 at 09:58 AM Haha! Good one buddy! Why are Chinese fruits so un-tasty? Quote
abcdefg Posted October 17, 2009 at 01:24 PM Report Posted October 17, 2009 at 01:24 PM And of course you don't divide a pear to share it with a friend. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and select your username and password later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.