This is the 6997th most frequent Chinese word.
瓜
"瓜" means "melon" or "gourd."
瓜 is used as part of the word '西瓜' (watermelon) referring to a specific type of fruit.
西瓜是夏天清爽解渴的水果。
Watermelon is a refreshing and thirst-quenching fruit for summer.
瓜 is used metaphorically in '吃瓜' (lit. 'eating melon') signifying bystanding or being a spectator.
别在旁边吃瓜，看能不能帮点忙。
Don't just stand by as a spectator, see if you can help.
瓜 refers to '瓜类' (melons in general), signifying a category or type of fruits that include melons and gourds.