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哥挎瓜筐
gē kuà guā kuāng
Description
这四个字读音很像，都用了"g"和"k"的音，常常用来练习中文发音。
These four characters sound very similar, all using the 'g' and 'k' sounds, often used to practice Chinese pronunciation.
它的意思是"哥哥挎着一个装瓜的筐"，是一个有趣的绕口令。
It means 'older brother carrying a basket of melons,' and is an interesting tongue twister.
Meanings
哥挎瓜筐gē kuà guā kuāng
tongue twister: brother carries a melon basket
老师让我们大声读"哥挎瓜筐"。
The teacher asked us to read 'brother carrying a melon basket' aloud.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
哥 (older brother) + 挎 (carry on arm) + 瓜 (melon) + 筐 (basket).
- Nuance
Used mainly as a pronunciation drill for the g/k contrast, not everyday speech.
In videos
“哥挎瓜筐过宽沟”
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