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What does mo qua mean?
The hairy gourd or fuzzy melon.
Where does mo qua come from?
Borrowed from Cantonese 毛瓜 (mou4 gwaa1).

How to pronounce mo qua

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “mo qua”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “mo qua” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.