caa4 liu4茶寮

Jyutpingcaa4 liu4

Yalechàh lìuh

Definition

A teahouse.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to traditional, often rustic or old fashioned establishments where tea and light snacks are served. It carries a nostalgic tone and is rarely used to describe modern, upscale tea rooms or chain cafes. You will often hear it in the context of older neighborhoods or rural areas.

Measure word

gaan1間gān

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋heoi3去caa4茶寮liu4飲jam2杯bui1茶caa4先sin1啦。

Let's go to the tea house for a cup of tea first.

go2嗰gaan1間caa4茶寮liu4仲zung6開hoi1緊gan2門mun4呀？

Is that tea house still open?

Common phrases

gau6舊sik1式caa4茶寮

old style tea house

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 茶樓, which is the standard term for a large, bustling dim sum restaurant. Using 茶寮 to describe a modern dim sum place will sound strange or overly poetic.