caa4 dou6茶道
Jyutpingcaa4 dou6
Yalechàh douh
Definition
The way of tea; Japanese tea ceremony.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Japanese cultural practice of preparing and serving matcha. While the term exists in Chinese contexts, it is almost exclusively associated with the Japanese tradition when used in daily Hong Kong conversation. It carries a sense of discipline, aesthetic appreciation, and spiritual focus rather than just the act of drinking tea.
Examples
He really likes studying the Japanese tea ceremony.
Do you know how many rules there actually are in the tea ceremony?
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Japanese tea ceremony
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
