English–Chinese
“pumpkin” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinnán guā
Example
南瓜很甜，可以直接吃。nán guā hěn tián ké yǐ zhí jiē chī
Pumpkin is very sweet and can be eaten as is.
How to say “pumpkin” in Chinese
“Pumpkin” in Chinese is 南瓜 (nán guā).
A hard-skinned edible squash with dense, naturally sweet flesh, often orange or yellow and useful in savory dishes and desserts.
Example sentences with 南瓜
妈妈今天做了南瓜汤，大家都很喜欢。mā mā jīn tiān zuò le nán guā tāng dà jiā dōu hěn xǐ huān
Mom made pumpkin soup today, and everyone liked it.
Tips for using 南瓜
- The Halloween image can make pumpkin sound seasonal in English, but 南瓜 (nánguā, "pumpkin") commonly refers to food throughout the year in Chinese-speaking settings.