茶 (chá)
noun · Beginner · Food & Drink
Meaning
English: Tea
A hot drink made from tea leaves, central to Chinese culture.
Examples
🗣 中国人喜欢喝绿茶。
💬 Chinese people like drinking green tea.
Etymology
茶 (chá) has historical roots in ancient China, evolving from local dialects to become the universal term for tea, integral to Chinese culture and social practices.
How & Where It’s Used
茶 is used in both formal and informal settings, widely recognized in spoken language and literature, and encompasses various types and customs across regions.
Literary Heritage
Tea is central to many Chinese poems and literary works, exemplified in classic texts such as the ‘Tea Classic’ (茶經, Chájīng).
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