黄瓜 was originally called 胡瓜 (húguā, 'foreign melon') because it was introduced from Central Asia. The name was changed during the Later Zhao dynasty.
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拍黄瓜 (pāi huángguā, smashed cucumber salad) is one of China's most beloved cold dishes — cucumbers are smashed with a knife, then dressed with garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil.
