zan1 zyu1 naai5 caa4珍珠奶茶
Jyutpingzan1 zyu1 naai5 caa4
Yalejān jyū náaih chàh
Definition
Bubble tea; a beverage originating from Taiwan, made by adding tapioca pearls to milk tea.
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How it's used
While the full name is commonly used, locals often shorten it to 珍奶 for convenience. It is almost exclusively served with a wide straw specifically designed to suck up the tapioca pearls. The texture of the pearls is frequently described using the term 煙韌.
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bui1杯būiExamples
Do you want to go buy a cup of bubble tea to drink later?
This shop's bubble tea is very famous.
Related words
Common phrases
bubble tea with half sugar
bubble tea with no ice
Common mistake
Avoid using the Mandarin term 波霸奶茶 unless you are specifically referring to the version with larger pearls, as 珍珠奶茶 is the standard term for the drink in Hong Kong.
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