Definition
瓜子 (guā zǐ) refers to edible seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds, typically roasted and salted as a snack. Unlike 核桃 (hé tao), which is a hard-shelled nut (walnut) often eaten raw or used in cooking, 瓜子 are small seeds that you crack open with your teeth and are a common casual snack.
noun
edible seeds (e.g. sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds)usually roasted and salted as a snack
Examples
- 瓜子。Tā yìbiān kàn diànshì yìbiān kē guā zǐ.She snacks on seeds while watching TV.
- 瓜子。Zhè dài guā zǐ shì wǔxiāng wèir de.This bag of seeds has five-spice flavor.
- ，瓜子。Kèrén lái le, wǒ duān shàng yì pán guā zǐ.When guests arrived, I brought out a plate of seeds.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.