茶
tea plant; tea leaves; tea drink; bride price; tea color; surname
Meanings
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tea plant; evergreen tea shrub
Refers to the tea plant species Camellia sinensis and its cultivated varieties.
Tea plants mainly grow in warm and humid areas of southern China.
Fujian produces high-quality oolong tea plants.
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The tender leaves of this tea plant are suitable for making green tea.
The ancient Bashu region had already started planting tea plants.
The quality of tea leaves depends on the tea plant variety and growing environment.
noun
tea (beverage made from tea leaves)
Most commonly refers to brewed black, green, oolong, or other tea drinks, can also be used for pre-packaged tea beverages.
I drink a cup of hot tea every morning.
Please sit down, I'll make you a cup of tea.
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It's afternoon tea time, let's go have a cup of tea together.
He likes to enjoy a cup of fragrant Longjing tea in the afternoon.
The black tea at this tea house has a very mellow taste.
noun
bride price (traditional wedding custom)
archaicA classical and archaic usage, still occasionally used in traditional wedding ceremonies in some rural areas of China.
In ancient times, when a groom married a bride, he needed to present tea as a betrothal gift.
They completed the betrothal gift ceremony according to traditional customs.
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In traditional folk marriage procedures, the betrothal gift ceremony was a very important step.
This family prepared generous betrothal gifts when holding their son's wedding.
Some ethnic minorities still retain the betrothal gift custom in their traditional weddings.
noun
tea color; light brown
Refers to the light brown or yellowish-brown color similar to brewed tea.
This pair of tea-colored sunglasses is very suitable for wearing in summer.
This kind of tea-colored crystal ornament is very popular.
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She bought a tea-colored leather bag to match her autumn outfits.
The background of this painting uses light tea-colored pigments.
This tea-colored nail polish makes hands look whiter.
noun
flavored tea drinks
informalUsed for non-traditional tea-based or tea-flavored beverages.
I like to drink iced milk tea to cool down in summer.
The fruit tea at this convenience shop tastes very good.
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The milk tea shop launched a new rose milk tea.
I don't like bitter tea, so I often order honey fruit tea.
This lemon tea is made with fresh lemons and black tea.
noun
oil-tea camellia
literaryRefers to Camellia oleifera, a plant whose seeds produce edible tea seed oil.
Camellia oil is a high-quality edible oil extracted from the seeds of oil-tea camellia.
Oil-tea camellia is widely planted in southern mountainous areas to obtain tea oil.
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Camellia oil has very high nutritional value and is deeply loved by consumers.
This kind of oil-tea camellia is suitable for growing in acidic red soil.
Local villagers increased their income by planting oil-tea camellia.
noun
camellia; mountain tea
literaryRefers to Camellia japonica or other species of the Camellia genus, not the tea plant.
The camellias in the courtyard bloom in spring and are very beautiful.
The camellia garden in Kunming attracts a large number of tourists to visit every year.
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The petals of this camellia are layered and brightly colored.
Camellia is one of the top ten traditional famous flowers in China.
During the Spring Festival, many families will place camellias to add festive atmosphere.
noun
surname Cha
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Cha is a new colleague in our company.
The surname Cha is relatively low in the ranking of Chinese surnames.
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My history teacher's surname is Cha, and he is very knowledgeable.
The Cha family's ancestral home is in southern Fujian.
The origin of the surname Cha can be traced back to ancient tea trading families.