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“melon seeds” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinguā zi

Example

这包瓜子很受欢迎。zhè bāo guā zi hěn shòu huān yíng

This bag of melon seeds is very popular.

Illustration for 瓜子 (melon seeds)

How to say “melon seeds” in Chinese

“Melon seeds” in Chinese is 瓜子 (guā zi).

Small edible seeds in a hard shell, usually roasted and seasoned, with the kernel eaten after the shell is cracked.

Full entry for 瓜子: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 瓜子

老人们在公园里嗑瓜子。lǎo rén men zài gōng yuán lǐ kē guā zi

Older people are cracking melon seeds in the park.

Tips for using 瓜子

  • 吃瓜子 (chī guāzi, "eat melon seeds") is a useful everyday collocation, and it commonly describes relaxed snacking while chatting, watching television, or playing cards.

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