Meaning and Usage
"果实" primarily refers to the physical fruit produced by plants, the edible or seed-bearing part. However, it is also commonly used metaphorically to mean the results or outcomes of efforts, work, or processes.
Common Collocations
- 结出果实 (bear fruit): used literally for plants and metaphorically for success or results.
- 努力的果实 (fruit of effort): emphasizes the outcome of hard work.
- 科学研究的果实 (fruits of scientific research): highlights achievements in research.
Usage Notes
When using "果实" in a literal sense, it often appears with verbs like "结" (to bear) or "收获" (to harvest). In metaphorical use, it usually describes positive results and is often paired with words like "努力" (effort) or "成果" (achievement).
Avoid confusing "果实" with "水果" which refers to fruit as food in general, while "果实" emphasizes the natural product or the figurative 'fruit' of labor or results.