What is the difference between tangerine and tangerine?
Tangerines and tangerines seem to be the same, but there are subtle differences. The fruit of an orange is usually large, round or oblate, with a thick, loose skin and a rough surface that is mostly orange-yellow or orange-red. The fruit of oranges is relatively small, oval or oblate, with thin and tight skin, smooth surface and mostly pale yellow or orange-yellow. On the palate, the flesh of tangerines is juicy and has a sweet and sour taste, while the flesh of oranges is comparatively less juicy and has a more sweet taste.
In addition to the differences in appearance and taste, tangerines and tangerines are also botanically different. Tangerines belong to the genus Citrus and are usually tall trees with oval or oblong leaves, whereas tangerines belong to the genus Citrus and are comparatively smaller in shape with oval or ovate leaves.
In terms of geographical distribution, tangerines are mainly distributed in southern China, such as Zhejiang, Fujian, Hunan, Hubei and other provinces, while tangerines are mainly distributed in southern China, especially in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and other provinces.
In addition, there are some cultural differences between tangerines and tangerines. In southern China, tangerines are often called"Mandarin"During the Spring Festival, people often put oranges at home as decorations, implying auspicious wishes for the new year. And tangerines are regarded in the Guangdong region"Kright"because its pronunciation is similar to that of the word auspicious.
In summary, although tangerine and tangerine are both citrus fruits, they have certain differences in appearance, taste, botanical characteristics, geographical distribution and cultural implications. Therefore, in daily life, we should use the words orange and tangerine correctly according to the actual situation.