semi-fermented tea; greenish-yellow tea; simple tea for guests
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
a category of semi-fermented tea; oolong tea
neutralRefers specifically to oolong tea varieties, which are partially oxidized, falling between green tea (unoxidized) and black tea (fully oxidized).
Wǒ我
gèng更
xǐ喜
huān欢
qīng清
chá茶
，
bǐ比
rú如
Tiě铁
Guān观
Yīn音
。
I prefer semi-fermented tea, such as Tieguanyin.
Zhè这
jiā家
diàn店
yǐ以
Fú福
jiàn建
de的
qīng清
chá茶
wén闻
míng名
。
This shop is famous for Fujian's oolong tea.
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Qīng清
chá茶
pào泡
hǎo好
hòu后
，
sè色
zé泽
chéng橙
huáng黄
，
xiāng香
qì气
dú独
tè特
。
When brewed, oolong tea has an orange-yellow color and a unique aroma.
noun
simple tea; tea served without snacks
neutralOften used in the context of hospitality, meaning tea served plainly without accompanying sweets or pastries. It can imply a simple, informal reception.
Jiā家
lǐ里
méi没
shén什
me么
zhǔn准
bèi备
，
zhǐ只
yǒu有
yī一
bēi杯
qīng清
chá茶
zhāo招
dài待
nín您
。
We don't have much prepared at home, just a simple cup of tea to offer you.
Gǔ古
rén人
shuō说
“
qīng清
chá茶
yī一
bēi杯
，
shǒu手
shū书
yī一
fēng封
”
，
biàn便
shì是
qíng情
yì意
。
As the ancients said, 'a cup of plain tea and a handwritten letter' express sincerity.