gung1 fu1 caa4工夫茶
Jyutpinggung1 fu1 caa4
Yalegūng fū chàh
Definition
Gongfu tea; a traditional tea preparation and brewing method originating from the Chaoshan region in Guangdong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a traditional brewing method originating from the Chaoshan region, characterized by the use of small teapots and multiple short infusions. It emphasizes the skill and patience required in the preparation process rather than just the type of tea leaves used. The term is deeply tied to social bonding and hospitality in Cantonese culture.
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bui1杯būiExamples
Are we going to have Kung-fu tea tonight?
He really likes studying how to brew Kung-fu tea.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with martial arts, as the word 工夫 here refers to the time and effort invested in the brewing process, not physical combat skills.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
