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Definition
Teabag; a small sachet containing tea leaves, dried flowers, or herbal powder used for brewing tea.
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How it's used
Convenience is the primary reason for using this term in daily life, as it distinguishes the modern quick-brew method from traditional loose-leaf tea brewing. It is frequently used in office settings or casual dining where individual servings are prepared quickly. The term is straightforward and carries no hidden cultural baggage beyond the practical act of making a hot drink.
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Is there still a teabag in your cup?
The tea brewed from this type of teabag smells very fragrant.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
