caa4 jip6茶葉茶叶
Jyutpingcaa4 jip6
Yalechàh yihp
Definition
Tea leaves, processed for brewing tea.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the dried, processed leaves used for brewing, rather than the liquid beverage itself. When discussing the liquid, Cantonese speakers use 茶 instead. It is common to specify the type of tea before this word, such as 鐵觀音茶葉 or 普洱茶葉, to distinguish the variety.
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How much tea leaves did you buy to take home?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 茶包, which specifically refers to tea bags. Using 茶葉 to describe a tea bag is inaccurate as it implies loose leaves.
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