南瓜
nánguā
Pumpkin
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瓜 (guā) is the word for melons and gourds.
How to say “pumpkin” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for pumpkin is 南瓜, written in pinyin as nánguā. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
Example sentence
我喜欢吃南瓜。
Wǒ xǐhuān chī nánguā.
I like eating pumpkin.
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