黄瓜

huáng guā

CL 个 gè 根 gēn 条 tiáo

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. cucumber

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 西瓜 xī guā 西瓜 xī guā watermelon Another type of gourd, a melon.: watermelon
• 丝瓜 sī guā 丝瓜 sī guā luffa (loofah) A different gourd vegetable, loofah.: luffa (loofah)
• 苦瓜 kǔ guā 苦瓜 kǔ guā bitter melon (bitter gourd, balsam pear, balsam apple, leprosy gourd, bitter cucumber) Bitter gourd, another gourd vegetable.: bitter melon (bitter gourd, balsam pear, balsam apple, leprosy gourd, bitter cucumber)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

黄瓜 refers specifically to cucumbers, not all gourds or melons. Do not confuse with 西瓜 (watermelon) or 南瓜 (pumpkin).

Cultural notes

In China, cucumbers are often eaten raw as a salad or pickled. 拍黄瓜 (pāi huáng guā) is a popular cold dish of smashed cucumbers with garlic and vinegar.

Example Sentences

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我今天买了两根 黄瓜 。

I bought two cucumbers today.

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Words Containing 黄瓜

• 小黄瓜 小黄瓜 xiǎo huáng guā: gherkin
• 拍黄瓜 拍黄瓜 pāi huáng guā: smashed cucumber salad
• 腌黄瓜 腌黄瓜 yān huáng guā: pickle

Child Words of 黄瓜

• 瓜 瓜 guā: melon
• 黄 黄 huáng: yellow