瓜子 (guāzǐ): melon seeds

Meanings

1 melon seeds
2 roasted seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, watermelon, etc.) eaten as a snack

Characters

瓜

Examples

过年的时候，大家喜欢一边聊天一边嗑瓜子。

Guònián de shíhou, dàjiā xǐhuan yībiān liáotiān yībiān kē guāzǐ.

During Chinese New Year, everyone likes to chat while cracking melon seeds.

请给我来一袋瓜子。

Qǐng gěi wǒlái yī dài guāzǐ.

Please give me a bag of melon seeds.

Tips

culture

Cracking sunflower or watermelon seeds (嗑瓜子) is one of the most iconic Chinese pastimes. They are a staple snack during Spring Festival gatherings, train rides, and casual socializing.

Stroke Order

瓜 guā

子 zǐ

Related Words

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