One of the nicknames of cucumber is "cucumber", as the name implies, it is green. In summer, the sun is high, so take a bite of cucumber, which is cool and refreshing.
Another common alias is "cucumber", which is related to the tiny protrusions on the surface of cucumber. These small thorns, like neat rows of soldiers, guard the delicate flesh of cucumber.
"Cucumber" is also another name for cucumber, which originated from the Western Regions and was first introduced to China. At that time, the western regions called it "Hu", hence the name.
Cucumber is also called "king melon". The ancients thought cucumber was delicious, fragrant and expensive, so it was named "Wang".
The alias "Guagua" describes the growth habit of cucumber. Cucumber vines stretch and climb upwards, hence the name.
In the folk, cucumber is also called "Luffa", which is named because of its tender meat.
The nickname "Luo Tian" comes from the intertwined cucumber vines, forming a "net", just like a net in the sky.
A rather special nickname is "Leigua", which is named because mature cucumbers are often accompanied by thunder. Thunder bursts, it is the time for cucumber harvest.
"Jade claw" is another name, which describes the slender fruit shape and green color of cucumber, just like a crystal clear jade claw, which is pleasing to the eye.
The name of "phoenix-tailed melon" means that its vines are as light and elegant as phoenix-tailed melon.
The nickname "sweat melon" is related to the diuretic and detumescence effect of cucumber. The ancients thought that cucumber could excrete excess water in the body, hence the name.
These nicknames not only describe the appearance characteristics of cucumbers, but also include people's observation and praise of nature. Every nickname tells a story and conveys an emotion. The next time you taste cucumber, you might as well savor these nicknames and feel the poetry contained in them.