黑瓜子

hēiguāzǐ

noun

Measure Word

一袋黑瓜子 dài

Meanings

1 black watermelon seeds (roasted snack)
2 black melon seeds

Characters

Examples

过年桌上少不了黑瓜子。

Guònián zhuōshang shǎobuliǎo hēi guāzǐ.

Black melon seeds are a New Year's table essential.

他嗑黑瓜子嗑得特别快。

Tā kè hēi guāzǐ kè de tèbié kuài.

He cracks black melon seeds incredibly fast.

Tips

culture

From the 籽瓜 variety of watermelon grown mainly for its seeds (Gansu and Ningxia are the heartland). Paired with 红瓜子 (red/white watermelon seeds) and sunflower seeds on the 年货 snack tray during Spring Festival.

Stroke Order

黑 hēi

瓜 guā

子 zǐ