南
瓜

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The word "南瓜" is formed by combining the character "南", meaning "south", with the character "瓜", meaning "melon" or "gourd", to denote a type of squash that historically entered China from southern directions.

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妈妈今天煮了南瓜汤。

Māmā jīntiān zhǔ le nánguā tāng.

Mom cooked pumpkin soup today.

这个南瓜的颜色金灿灿的，非常漂亮。

Zhège nánguā de yánsè jīncàncàn de, fēicháng piàoliang.

This pumpkin has a golden color and is very beautiful.

我们在田里摘了几个新鲜的南瓜。

Wǒmen zài tián lǐ zhāi le jǐ gè xīnxiān de nánguā.

We picked a few fresh pumpkins in the field.

万圣节时，孩子们喜欢雕刻南瓜灯。

Wànshèngjié shí, háizimen xǐhuān diāokè nánguā dēng.

During Halloween, children like to carve pumpkin lanterns.

南瓜富含维生素和纤维素，是一种健康食材。

Nánguā fù hán wéishēngsù hé xiānwéisù, shì yī zhǒng jiànkāng shícái.

Pumpkin is rich in vitamins and fiber, making it a healthy food ingredient.

Word Definition - 南瓜

nán guā pumpkin

Individual Character Details

南 nán, nā, nán
瓜 guā