Today’s first character is 瓜, guā meaning a melon.
The second character is one we learnt yesterday in 金橘子- jīn jú zi – Mandarin oranges.
The second character is one we learnt yesterday in 金橘子- jīn jú zi – Mandarin oranges.
Today it is with a different meaning and tone. It is 子, zǐ meaning a seed.
guā is pronounced gwah, with a 1st or high, level tone.
zi is pronounced dser, and has a 3rd or falling and rising tone.
Apparently melon seeds are a symbol of profuse earnings.
