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瓜
guā
Description
瓜是一种植物的果实，里面有很多水。
"瓜" is the fruit of a plant, containing a lot of water inside.
夏天的时候，很多人喜欢吃西瓜。
In summer, many people like to eat watermelon, which is a type of "瓜".
Meanings
瓜guā
melon; gourd (a type of fruit or vegetable)
这个瓜又大又甜。
This melon is big and sweet.
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Notes
- Etymology
瓜 is a pictograph showing a melon hanging on a vine.
- Nuance
瓜 rarely stands alone; it usually appears in compounds like 西瓜 or 黄瓜.
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