sai1 gwaa1 nong4西瓜瓤
Jyutpingsai1 gwaa1 nong4
Yalesāi gwā nòhng
Definition
The flesh or pulp of a watermelon.
neutralfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the red, edible part of the watermelon. While technically accurate, most locals simply use 西瓜 to refer to the whole fruit and rarely specify the pulp unless they are contrasting it with the rind or seeds.
Measure word
gau6嚿gauhExamples
Do you prefer eating the watermelon pulp or the rind?
Related words
Common phrases
bright red watermelon pulp
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe the flesh of other fruits, as it is exclusively reserved for watermelons. Using it for an apple or orange would sound bizarre to a native speaker.
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Grammar guides
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