This is the 8108th most frequent Chinese word.
cherry
The Chinese word for "cherry" (樱桃, yīngtáo) refers to a small, round, red or black fruit.
Here, 'cherry' is used as a noun to represent the fruit itself.
樱桃是一种非常美味的水果。
Cherries are a very delicious fruit.
In this context, 'cherry' is used metaphorically to describe a color similar to the fruit.
这块布的颜色很像樱桃的红色。
The color of this fabric resembles the red of cherries.
Here, 'cherry' refers to the cherry tree, showing its use in a compound noun.