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Definition
Tea.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to tea in a formal or elegant context, often appearing in compound words rather than as a standalone noun in daily speech. It carries a sense of sophistication and is frequently associated with traditional social gatherings or high quality tea leaves.
Examples
Let's go to the restaurant to have a cup of fragrant tea today.
Did you go to any spring tea banquets this year?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to casual tea drinking at home, as it sounds overly literary or pretentious in everyday settings. Stick to 茶 for normal conversation.
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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.
