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瓞diéyoung melonx, 10 strokes, radical 瓜
dié(die2)die T2
  1. 1young melon
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March 24, 2026

瓞dié(die2)

The character 瓞 (dié) refers to a young melon, specifically a type of gourd or squash. It is used in agricultural contexts and can also symbolize freshness and vitality in literature and conversation.

Strokes10Radical瓜
Cultural note

In some regions of China, young melons are celebrated during harvest festivals and are considered a symbol of good fortune and abundance.

Memory tip

Imagine a young, vibrant green melon, still attached to the vine. The character 瓞 has a shape that resembles a gourd, with the top part (the radical 瓦) hinting at something fresh and natural, while the bottom part (the phonetic component 也) suggests the pronunciation 'dié.'

Meanings of 瓞

dié(die2)
1young melon
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About 瓞

瓞Simplified
10Strokes
瓜Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is typically found in specialized texts about agriculture or botany. Be cautious of tone; 'dié' (second tone) must not be confused with similar-sounding but differently toned words. It does not have many common collocations.

HSK Study Tips

As a character not included in HSK levels, 瓞 may not be essential for all learners. However, those interested in agricultural vocabulary or botanical terms should take note. Focus on its pronunciation and context of use when studying.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瓞 with similar characters like 瓜 (guā) meaning 'melon.' For example, saying 瓞 for all types of melons is incorrect; use 瓞 specifically for young melons.

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Etymology of 瓞

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

melon

Semantic (meaning)瓜
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Phonetic (sound)失
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Origin

瓞 = 瓜 + 失. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 瓞

IDS Structure⿺瓜失
瓞Full character
=
瓜gua1
enclosing
失shi1
inner
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Parts

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How to say young melon in Chinese

“young melon” in Chinese is瓞dié

The character 瓞 (dié) refers to a young melon, specifically a type of gourd or squash. It is used in agricultural contexts and can also symbolize freshness and vitality in literature and conversation.

When to use 瓞

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is typically found in specialized texts about agriculture or botany. Be cautious of tone; 'dié' (second tone) must not be confused with similar-sounding but differently toned words. It does not have many common collocations.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瓞 with similar characters like 瓜 (guā) meaning 'melon.' For example, saying 瓞 for all types of melons is incorrect; use 瓞 specifically for young melons.

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Word Family of 瓞

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瓞diéyoung melon

Frequently asked questions about 瓞

Words related to melons and gourds may include 瓜 (guā, melon) and 瓦 (wǎ, tile), which share the radical.

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