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Expressing 'watermelon' with 西瓜 (xīguā)
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Explanation
西瓜 (xīguā) means 'watermelon.' The characters literally translate to 'western melon,' reflecting the fruit's historical introduction from the west. It is a common vocabulary word used in everyday conversations about food and fruit.
Examples
夏天的时候我最喜欢吃西瓜。
xiàtiān de shíhòu wǒ zuì xǐhuān chī xīguā.
In summer, I like eating watermelon the most.
这个西瓜太大了，我们两个人吃不完。
zhège xīguā tài dà le, wǒmen liǎng gè rén chī bù wán.
This watermelon is too big; the two of us can't finish it.
妈妈买了半个西瓜回来，又甜又多汁。
māmā mǎi le bàn gè xīguā huílái, yòu tián yòu duōzhī.
Mom bought half a watermelon; it was sweet and juicy.