丝瓜

絲瓜

sīguā

noun #31,524

Measure Word

一根丝瓜 gēn

Meanings

1 luffa
2 loofah
3 sponge gourd

Characters

Examples

丝瓜炒鸡蛋是夏天的家常菜。

Sīguā chǎo jīdàn shì xiàtiān de jiācháng cài.

Stir-fried luffa with eggs is a common summer home dish.

老了的丝瓜可以做洗碗布。

Lǎo le de sīguā kěyǐ zuò xǐwǎn bù.

Overripe luffa can be used as a dish sponge.

Tips

culture

Young luffa is eaten as a vegetable; once it dries out, the fibrous interior becomes the natural sponge sold in bath shops.

Stroke Order

丝 sī

瓜 guā