A bitter herb or leafy plant brewed as a medicinal drink.
Tea, tea leaves, tea plant, or any herbal infusion. Grass (艹) over a person (人) picking leaves from a woody bush or tree (木).
Tea, tea leaves, tea plant, or any herbal infusion. Grass (艹) over a person (人) picking leaves from a woody bush or tree (木).
In modern Mandarin, you drink tea with 喝, not eat it with 吃.
The measure word 杯 comes before 茶 when counting cups: 一杯茶.
In modern Mandarin, 喝茶 is the natural way to say drink tea.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Verb | 喝 (drink) | 吃 (eat) |
| Example | 喝茶 | 吃茶 |
| Meaning | drink tea | eat tea (unnatural) |
No, 茶 is tea, and 草 is grass.
| Dimension | 茶 | 草 |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | tea | grass |
| Pinyin | chá | cǎo |
| Example | 喝茶 | 草地 |
Ever wondered where old Beijing's tea-drinking culture has gone? Follow a visitor discovering why locals now avoid famous tea houses—and practice expressing surprise and comparisons in Chinese along the way.
前天有个朋友告诉我,要想了解老北京的文化,应该去老 茶馆 喝一次" 大碗儿茶 "。
我问一个老北京哪个 茶馆 儿最好。
他说,现在喜欢去 茶馆 喝 茶 的老北京不很多了。
因为他们不喜欢现在的 茶馆 。
很多老北京以前是有去 茶馆儿 喝 茶 的习惯的。
老北京们去 茶馆 ,就是因为想喝 茶 ,也为了跟朋友说说话什么的。
可现在的 茶馆 虽然还是可以喝 茶 ,但是去那儿的人大多不是老北京。
他们去那儿不是为了喝 茶 ,是为了玩儿。
北京有一个有名的老 茶馆 儿,叫“ 老舍茶馆 ”。
游客想去喝 茶 ,还要买门票。
因为在那儿可以一边喝 茶 ,一边看表演,看唱歌、跳舞什么的。
喝 茶 还要买票?
这还是 茶馆儿 吗?
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
老先生天天来,买一杯 热茶 。
老先生不喝 茶 ,也不吃东西。
茶 不热了,老先生回家。
大中想:“老先生天天来, 茶 不热了也不喝,他天天在看什么呢?”
大中听了,看那杯不热的 茶 ,觉得老先生很好。
大中很高兴,做了一杯 热茶 ,给老先生喝。
今天, 热茶 做好了,请您喝。”
老先生坐在七号桌子前,喝了第一口 热茶 。
今天, 茶 是热的。
Meet Dr. Mi, a doctor and teacher at Sichuan University. This simple HSK 1 story shows his daily routine from morning to night, helping you learn time expressions and everyday activities.
他喜欢喝 茶 ,也喜欢喝咖啡。
吃了晚饭后,他会喝一杯 普洱茶 。
他也有一个大杯子,是一个 茶杯 。
This short, soothing piece is about missing someone on a rainy night. The sentences are simple and repeat often, so you can practice reading while feeling the warm emotion.
我坐在桌前,在喝一杯 茶 ,一杯热热的 茶 。
你有热 茶 喝吗?
Welcome! This short poem helps you practice the months, weekdays, and mealtimes in Chinese. Read it aloud and notice the rhythm. You already know many of these words!
早上吃早饭,上午喝 早茶 ,中午吃午饭。
下午下午 茶 ,晚上吃晚饭。
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
他没接话,端起 茶杯 喝了一口。
This simple story introduces you to a family and what each member likes to do. Learn helpful words for food and daily activities as you read about Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, and the kids.
爸爸喝 热茶 妈妈吃冷菜。
Everyday greetings are a gateway to natural Chinese. Practice time-based hellos like “早上好” and “晚安,” learn to address teachers with the respectful “您,” and see how families skip formalities to speak warmly at home.
这边请,请进请坐请 喝茶 ;
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