caa4 goek3茶腳茶脚
Jyutpingcaa4 goek3
Yalechàh geuk
Definition
Leftover tea leaves or dregs at the bottom of a teapot or cup.
colloquialdrinkfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the tea remaining at the bottom of a cup or pot after the main portion has been consumed. It often carries a slightly negative connotation of being stale, cold, or overly concentrated due to prolonged steeping. It is rarely used in a formal dining context and is mostly heard in casual home or traditional tea house settings.
Measure word
bui1杯būiExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term for tea leaves, which is 茶葉. Using 茶腳 to refer to the actual leaves rather than the liquid residue will sound confusing to native speakers.
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