tea in Chinese
tea in Chinese is 茶, 茶叶 — tea means the dried leaves of the tea plant, or the hot drink made by steeping them in water.
tea in Chinese
茶
Pronounced: chá
(uncountable) The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.
茶叶
Pronounced: chá yè
(uncountable) The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.
茶
Pronounced: chá
(countable, Commonwealth, northern, _, US) A cup or (East Asia, Southern, _, US) glass of any of these drinks, often with milk, sugar, lemon, and/or tapioca pearls.
What does "tea" mean?
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noun The dried leaves of the tea plant, or the hot drink made by steeping them in water.
"She makes a fresh pot of tea every morning."
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noun A light meal eaten in the afternoon, or (chiefly British) the main evening meal.
"We're having sandwiches for tea this afternoon."
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noun Informal: gossip or juicy information.
"Spill the tea — what happened at the party?"
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verb To drink tea, or to take a light afternoon meal.
"They stopped teaing at the little cafe by the harbour."
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tea in a sentence
- She makes a fresh pot of tea every morning.
- Would you like milk and sugar in your tea?
- We're having sandwiches for tea this afternoon.
- Dad gets home at six, so tea is usually on the table by seven.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "tea" in Chinese?
"tea" in Chinese is 茶, 茶叶. tea means: The dried leaves of the tea plant, or the hot drink made by steeping them in water.
How do you pronounce 茶?
"tea" in Chinese is 茶, pronounced "chá".
How do you use "tea" in a sentence?
Example: "She makes a fresh pot of tea every morning." In Chinese, "tea" is 茶, 茶叶.
Are there other ways to say "tea" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "tea": 茶, 茶叶.
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