luk6 caa4綠茶绿茶
Jyutpingluk6 caa4
Yaleluhk chàh
Definition
Green tea; a type of unfermented tea that is heated immediately after harvesting.
colloquialdrinkslang
How it's used
Beyond the literal drink, 綠茶 is frequently used in modern internet slang to describe a person who acts innocent or pure to manipulate others, similar to the concept of a 'pick-me girl'. This figurative usage is highly common in social media discussions and entertainment news.
Measure word
wu4壺wùhExamples
I drank two pots of green tea today.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the literal drink with the slang usage when someone describes a person as 綠茶, as the latter carries a strong negative connotation of being fake or manipulative.
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