黄瓜 huángguā cucumber
How to remember 黄瓜: 黄 yellow + 瓜 melon = cucumber.
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How it is used
- Cucumber - 拍黄瓜 (pāi huángguā) smashed-cucumber salad; 凉拌黄瓜 (liángbàn huángguā) cold cucumber dish. Measure word 条 (tiáo).
- Literally 'yellow melon' though eaten green. A staple of cold appetizers in Chinese cuisine.