This is the 1519th most frequent Chinese word.
苹果
Apple.
Here, '苹果' refers to the fruit, emphasizing its identity as a consumable food item.
我吃了一个苹果。
I ate an apple.
In this sentence, '苹果' refers to the brand 'Apple', illustrating its usage as a proper noun.
这个手机是苹果牌的。
This phone is of the Apple brand.
Here, '苹果' represents the category of apples as a type of fruit, indicating preference or classification.