lung4 zeng2龍井龙井
Jyutpinglung4 zeng2
Yalelùhng jéng
Definition
Longjing tea (Dragon Well tea), a famous variety of green tea.
colloquialdrinkdim sum
How it's used
Longjing is a specific variety of green tea that is highly prized for its flat, smooth leaves and nutty, chestnut-like aroma. It is frequently served in traditional dim sum restaurants, though it is often considered a more premium choice compared to standard house teas like 普洱 or 鐵觀音. When ordering, you might hear people specify the harvest time, such as 明前 or 雨前, to indicate the quality and freshness of the leaves.
Measure word
bui1杯būiExamples
Do you have Longjing tea here?
My dad loves drinking Longjing tea the most.
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Common phrases
pre-grain-rain Longjing tea
West Lake Longjing tea
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.



