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Cucumber in Chinese

cucumber · HSK 5

黄瓜 huáng guā

  1. 黄 huáng yellow
  2. 瓜 guā melon

Counted with 根: 一根黄瓜 yì gēn huángguā

我想吃一盘凉拌黄瓜。 I'd like a plate of cucumber salad.

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How do you say cucumber in Chinese?

Cucumber in Chinese is 黄瓜 (huáng guā).

Which word should I use?

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