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瓜子guāzǐmelon seedsHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #30115, Very Hard
guāzǐ(gua1zi3)gua zi T1
  1. 1melon seeds
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March 24, 2026

瓜子guāzǐ(gua1zi3)

瓜子 (guā zǐ) refers to melon seeds, which are commonly eaten as a snack in China. They can be roasted and salted, making them a popular treat during social gatherings, especially while watching TV or playing games.

Strokes8Frequency#30115DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, eating 瓜子 is often associated with leisure activities. They are a staple during festivals and family gatherings, symbolizing enjoyment and relaxation.

Memory tip

Think of a 'melon' (瓜) and 'seed' (子). Picture a large watermelon bursting open, revealing countless tiny seeds that you can munch on while relaxing. The sound 'gua' rhymes with 'squash,' which is another type of gourd like a melon.

Meanings of 瓜子

guāzǐ(gua1zi3)
1melon seeds
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瓜子Simplified
8Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

瓜子 is typically used in informal contexts, such as casual conversations or when referring to snacks. A common mistake is to confuse it with other seeds; ensure you're using it specifically for melon seeds only. Remember that the tone for '瓜' is first tone and '子' is third tone, which is crucial for proper pronunciation.

HSK Study Tips

While 瓜子 is not an HSK word, it presents a good opportunity to practice vocabulary related to food and snacks. Students at HSK level 1 or 2 should focus on recognizing this term within the context of cultural discussions about Chinese snacks.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 瓜子 when referring to other types of seeds, such as nuts or sunflower seeds. It's important to specify 'melon seeds' to avoid confusion.

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Component characters

瓜guāmelon
HSK 45 strokes瓜
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子zison
HSK 33 strokes子
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How to say melon seeds in Chinese

“melon seeds” in Chinese is瓜子guāzǐ

瓜子 (guā zǐ) refers to melon seeds, which are commonly eaten as a snack in China. They can be roasted and salted, making them a popular treat during social gatherings, especially while watching TV or playing games.

When to use 瓜子

瓜子 is typically used in informal contexts, such as casual conversations or when referring to snacks. A common mistake is to confuse it with other seeds; ensure you're using it specifically for melon seeds only. Remember that the tone for '瓜' is first tone and '子' is third tone, which is crucial for proper pronunciation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 瓜子 when referring to other types of seeds, such as nuts or sunflower seeds. It's important to specify 'melon seeds' to avoid confusion.

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瓜子 are often roasted and salted, but they can also be flavored with various seasonings. They are typically eaten by cracking open the shell to access the seed inside.

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