金瓜
Term · Pressing and forms
golden melon
Literal meaning
golden melon (pumpkin)
Definition#
A large rounded compressed shape with pumpkin-like ribbing, made in sizes from 100 g to several kilograms. Associated with the Qing tribute pieces preserved in the Palace Museum, commonly called 金瓜贡茶.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | golden melon pumpkin-shaped compressed tea (jingua) calque |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | Goldmelone kürbisförmig gepresster Tee (Jin Gua) calque |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | золотая тыква прессованный чай в форме тыквы calque |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字 | 金瓜 | |
| 繁體字 | 金瓜 | Regional usage
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| 日本語 | 金瓜 |
Common confusions#
- Modern pieces are sold implying tribute provenance.