noun
Chinese white pear; ya pear
Refers to the fruit species Pyrus x bretschneideri, commonly known as Chinese white pear or ya pear. 'Pearple' is a rare commercial name.
中国梨は日本の梨よりも甘みが強い。
Chinese pears are sweeter than Japanese pears.
この市場では珍しい中国梨が売られている。
Rare Chinese pears are sold at this market.
General term for pear, especially Japanese pear (Pyrus pyrifolia). 中国梨 specifically refers to Chinese varieties.
Compound of 中国 (China) and 梨 (pear), literally 'Chinese pear'.