COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 瓜
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Vines growing with a melon at their base
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How to Write 瓜 (guā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
melon; gourd; squash
guāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guā
瓜
melon; gourd; squash
Common words
xī guā
西瓜
watermelon
huáng guā
黄瓜
cucumber
guā fēn
瓜分
to partition; to divide up
guā zǐ
瓜子
melon seed; seeds of pumpkin, watermelon or sunflower etc, roasted and flavored, consumed as a snack
nán guā
南瓜
pumpkin
shǎ guā
傻瓜
idiot; fool
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 瓜
Say “guā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 瓜
Common words and phrases
xī guā
watermelon
huáng guā
cucumber
guā fēn
to partition; to divide up
guā zǐ
melon seed; seeds of pumpkin, watermelon or sunflower etc, roasted and flavored, consumed as a snack
nán guā
pumpkin
shǎ guā
idiot; fool
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“瓜”。
Zhège zì shì “guā”.
This character is “瓜”.
我正在学习“瓜”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “guā” zì.
I am learning the character “瓜”.
请写一遍“瓜”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “guā”.
Please write “瓜” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 瓜?
瓜 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 瓜 (guā) mean?
瓜 (guā) means melon; gourd; squash.
What is the radical of 瓜?
The radical of 瓜 is 瓜, associated with Not yet classified.