gva

Zhuang

Pronunciation

(Standard Zhuang) IPA^(key): /kʷa˨˦/

Tone numbers: gva¹

Hyphenation: gva

Etymology 1

From Chinese 瓜 (MC kwae, “gourd; melon; squash”). Cognate with Bouyei gval (“gourd; pumpkin”).

Noun

gva (1957–1982 spelling gva)

gourd; melon; squash

Derived terms

lwggva

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “From 鍋?”)

Noun

gva (Sawndip forms 鈲 or 瓜, 1957–1982 spelling gva)

(dialectal) wok
Synonyms: rek, cauq

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