HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
瓜 — melon
- Reading
- guā
- Meaning
- melon
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
瓜 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is guā and it means melon. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
瓜 appears in everyday chinese words such as 西瓜 (watermelon), 黄瓜 (cucumber) and 傻瓜 (fool, idiot).
Chinese words containing 瓜
Frequently asked questions
What does 瓜 mean in Chinese?
瓜 means melon in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 瓜 read?
瓜 is read guā. Reading it inside real words — 西瓜 and 黄瓜 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 瓜 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 瓜 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 瓜 in a word?
A common word containing 瓜 is 西瓜 (xīguā) — "watermelon". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 瓜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 瓜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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