Tangerine is pronounced jú.
Extended Knowledge:
Tangerine is a fruit belonging to the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae, native to Southeast Asia, especially India and China. Tangerines are usually spherical or oblate in shape, with a yellowish or orange-colored outer skin with subtle bumps. Upon peeling the outer skin, the yellowish flesh can be seen, which is divided into several thin slices, each of which contains a number of black seeds.
Tangerine is a nutritious fruit, rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, dietary fiber and many other nutrients. Among them, vitamin C is one of the most prominent nutrients of orange, each 100 grams of orange contains about 30 mg of vitamin C, several times higher than apples and pears and other fruits. In addition, orange also contains a variety of antioxidant substances that help prevent diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Tangerine has a sweet and sour taste, and has the effect of appetizing, moistening the lungs and relieving cough. The pulp of tangerine can be eaten directly, or can be squeezed into juice or made into other foods. Tangerine peel can also be used to make tea, boil soup, etc., with the effect of dispersing the wind and relieving symptoms, resolving phlegm and relieving cough. In addition, orange can also be used to make peel, jam, preserves and other foods.
Tangerines have a long history in China, and have been cultivated as early as the Han Dynasty. Because of its rich nutrition and many benefits, the tangerine has an important place in traditional Chinese culture. For example, tangerines are considered one of the good luck symbols and are often placed in homes and public **** places to symbolize prosperity and good fortune.
In addition, the orange is also associated with many cultural celebrities and historical events, such as the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu's "Eight Songs of Autumn Xing" in which there are "Lone lamps do not sleep, the wind and rain full of the West Forest. How many things I care about, the book gray to the depth of the night!" The poem expresses the love of orange and the nostalgia of friendship.
Tangerine is a nutritious, sweet and sour fruit, with a variety of effects and uses. It has an important position in traditional Chinese culture and is associated with many cultural celebrities and historical events. Orange is also an important cash crop, occupying an important position in the agricultural industry. With people's emphasis on health and increased demand for food, the orange industry will receive more and more attention and emphasis.