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冬瓜

dōngguā /tʊŋ.kwa/

Winter melon is a versatile, moisture-rich squash essential in Chinese soups and stews.

الكلمة في 30 ثانية

  • A large, mild-flavored vegetable used in soups.
  • Known for its cooling properties in traditional medicine.
  • Commonly cooked with pork or chicken.

Overview

  1. 1概述:冬瓜(Winter melon)是一种常见的蔬菜,因其成熟时果皮表面覆盖一层白色的蜡质粉末,看起来像冬天的霜雪,故得名“冬瓜”。它原产于中国及东南亚地区,体型巨大,果肉雪白,水分充足,味道清淡,非常适合作为烹饪的基础食材。

用法模式:在烹饪中,冬瓜通常去皮去籽后切块使用。由于其质地疏松,极易吸收汤汁的味道,因此它是制作汤品(如冬瓜排骨汤)的绝佳选择。此外,冬瓜也可以切片炒菜或制作成冬瓜糖。

  1. 1常见语境:在家庭厨房中,冬瓜是夏季餐桌上的常客,因为中医认为它具有清热解暑、利尿消肿的作用。在餐厅中,冬瓜经常出现在各类中式炖菜和火锅配菜中。此外,“冬瓜”一词在某些方言中也带有幽默或贬义的隐喻,但在日常生活中,它主要指代这种蔬菜。
  1. 1近义词比较:南瓜(Pumpkin)口感较甜且质地较粉,常用于制作甜点或炖煮;丝瓜(Luffa)则更为细长,口感软糯,通常用于快炒。与它们相比,冬瓜的特点是“极高的含水量”和“极强的吸味能力”,这使得它在烹饪时更倾向于与肉类一同慢炖。

أمثلة

1

我妈妈今天做了冬瓜排骨汤。

everyday

My mom made winter melon and pork rib soup today.

2

冬瓜具有清热利尿的功效。

formal

Winter melon has the effect of clearing heat and promoting diuresis.

تلازمات شائعة

冬瓜汤 Winter melon soup
炖冬瓜 Stewed winter melon
冬瓜糖 Candied winter melon

العبارات الشائعة

冬瓜排骨汤

Winter melon and pork rib soup

يُخلط عادةً مع

冬瓜 vs 南瓜

Pumpkin is orange, sweeter, and has a starchier texture compared to the white, mild, and watery winter melon.

أنماط نحوية

冬瓜 + 汤/菜 一块 + 冬瓜 清炒 + 冬瓜

How to Use It

ملاحظات الاستخدام

Winter melon is used in a neutral, everyday register. It is primarily a culinary term. Avoid using it in metaphorical contexts unless you are familiar with specific local slang.


أخطاء شائعة

Beginners often confuse winter melon with other gourds. Remember that it is specifically the large green squash with white powder. Do not mistake it for a fruit like watermelon.

Tips

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Pair with meat for better flavor

Since winter melon has a very mild taste, it absorbs flavors perfectly. Cooking it with pork ribs creates a delicious, savory broth.

⚠️

Remove the skin and seeds

Always peel the hard outer skin and remove the spongy center with seeds before cooking to ensure the best texture.

🌍

A summer cooling food

In Chinese culture, winter melon is highly valued during hot summers for its cooling properties according to traditional dietary guidelines.

أصل الكلمة

The name comes from the white, frost-like coating on its skin when mature. It is a native vegetable to East Asia.

السياق الثقافي

Winter melon is a staple in Chinese cuisine, particularly valued for its cooling properties in traditional Chinese medicine during the summer months.

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a 'winter' coat of white frost on a large green melon. It's the melon that wears a winter coat!

الأسئلة الشائعة

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因为冬瓜成熟时,外皮上会覆盖一层白色的蜡质粉末,看起来就像冬天的白霜,所以被称为冬瓜。

不建议生吃。冬瓜口感较硬且味道平淡,通常需要经过烹饪(如炖煮或炒制)才能释放出鲜美的味道。

冬瓜含有丰富的维生素和矿物质,且水分充足,具有清热解暑、利尿排毒的健康功效。

冬瓜糖是将冬瓜切条后,经过糖渍和干燥处理制成的传统中式甜点,口感清甜。

اختبر نفسك

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夏天喝一碗___排骨汤非常清爽。

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 冬瓜

冬瓜排骨汤是经典的家常菜。

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