gaak3 je6 caa4隔夜茶
Jyutpinggaak3 je6 caa4
Yalegaak yeh chàh
Definition
Tea that has been brewed and left out overnight.
colloquialdrinkhealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to tea that has been sitting out for a long period, typically since the previous day. It carries a strong cultural connotation of being unhealthy or stale, often associated with the belief that it can cause stomach upset or other ailments. People will almost always advise against consuming it for health reasons.
Measure word
bui1杯būiExamples
Related words
Common phrases
poured out the overnight tea
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with tea that has been refrigerated or stored properly overnight, as the term implies it was left exposed to the air and environment.
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