Meanings of 瓤
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AI Study Notes for 瓤
果肉 (guǒròu, fruit flesh) vs 瓤 (ráng, pulp) — use 瓤 when emphasizing the soft inner part, often with a connotation of being inadequate.
Imagine a juicy fruit with a thick outer skin and soft, sweet pulp inside. The character 瓤 looks like a fruit being peeled to reveal its tender flesh, with the 'r' sounding like the crunch of biting into a ripe fruit, emphasizing its inner goodness.
Be careful not to confuse 瓤 with similar-sounding words. It is more commonly used in informal contexts, especially when discussing fruits or describing something lacking strength. Common collocations include '果实的瓤' (the pulp of the fruit).
Although 瓤 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it shares components with other characters related to food and substance. Focus on its use within culinary contexts and its relation to other characters describing fruit.
In Chinese culture, the quality of fruit is often discussed in terms of its 瓤, especially when evaluating freshness and sweetness, which reflects the importance of food quality in daily life.
Learners often confuse 瓤 with other characters like 肉 (ròu, meat) due to similar meanings related to softness. Remember that 瓤 specifically refers to the inner pulp or core, not just any soft substance.
Pronunciation of 瓤
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Etymology of 瓤
melon
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Decomposition of 瓤
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Grammar Patterns of 瓤
瓤 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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西瓜皮绿____红.
The watermelon is green without and red within.
Example Sentences for 瓤 (1)
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The watermelon is green without and red within.
Cultural Notes for 瓤
In Chinese culture, the quality of fruit is often discussed in terms of its 瓤, especially when evaluating freshness and sweetness, which reflects the importance of food quality in daily life.
Word Family of 瓤
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瓤
It is pronounced as 'ráng', with a rising tone.