瓜子 (guā zǐ) — edible seeds (e.g. sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds), usually roasted and salted as a snack
Definition
Generic term for roasted, salted seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, watermelon) eaten as a casual snack. 核桃 specifically means walnut — a different, larger nut.
noun
edible seeds (e.g. sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds)usually roasted and salted as a snack
Measure word · 颗
Examples
- 瓜子。Tā yì biān kàn diàn shì yì biān kè guā zǐ.She snacks on seeds while watching TV.
- 瓜子。Zhè dài guā zǐ shì wǔ xiāng wèi r de.This bag of seeds has five-spice flavor.
- ，瓜子。Kè rén lái le, wǒ duān shàng yì pán guā zǐ.When guests arrived, I brought out a plate of seeds.
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