番茄

• 拼音: fān qié
• 汉字拆解: 番 = foreign; 茄 = 艹 (plant) + 加 (phonetic) — foreign eggplant-family plant

含义

Tomato. The red, juicy fruit commonly used in cooking worldwide.

In northern China, 西红柿 is more common, while 番茄 is preferred in southern China and Taiwan. 番 (foreign) indicates the tomato's non-native origin. Common dishes: 番茄炒蛋 (tomato scrambled eggs), 番茄酱 (ketchup/tomato sauce). Also: 小番茄 (cherry tomatoes).

例句

1. 番茄炒蛋是中国最家常的一道菜，简单又好吃。
2. 这个沙拉里的小番茄特别甜，一口一个。
3. 他做意大利面的番茄酱是自己熬的，比超市买的香多了。

用法指南

语境: food, cooking, everyday

语气: casual

正确说法

• 今天番茄很新鲜，买几个回去做汤。(The tomatoes are fresh today; buy a few to make soup.)
• 番茄和鸡蛋简直是绝配。(Tomatoes and eggs are a perfect match.)

错误说法

• 在北方说番茄别人可能不习惯 (In northern China, people more commonly say 西红柿; 番茄 sounds more southern/formal, though both are understood)

起源与历史

Compound of 番 (foreign) + 茄 (eggplant family). Named for its foreign origin when introduced to China in the 16th-17th century.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal