The bitter leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant steeped in hot water as a drink. Tea, tea leaves, the brewed beverage, or things related to tea.
茶
Common Usage & Traps
- 喝茶 — drink tea
- 一杯茶 — a cup of tea
- 热茶 — hot tea
- 热热的茶 — nice hot tea
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吃茶喝茶Standard modern Mandarin uses 喝 for drinking tea; 吃茶 is dialectal or old-fashioned.
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一个茶一杯茶Tea as a drink is counted with 杯, not the generic 个.
Can I just say 我喜欢茶, or do I need 喝?
我喜欢茶 means you like tea as a thing; 我喜欢喝茶 means you like drinking tea.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| When you mean the habit | 我喜欢喝茶 | 我喜欢茶 |
| When you mean tea as a product | 我喜欢茶 | 我喜欢喝茶 |
Why is it 一杯茶 and not 一个茶?
Tea comes in cups, so use 杯, not the default 个.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Count tea as a drink | 一杯茶 | 一个茶 |
| Count teacups | 一个茶杯 | 一个茶 |
| Ordering in a cafe | 来一杯茶 | 来一个茶 |
What's the difference between 热茶 and 热热的茶?
热茶 is plain hot tea; 热热的茶 sounds cozier and more vivid.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Neutral menu item | 热茶 | 热热的茶 |
| Cozy, vivid description | 热热的茶 | 热茶 |
Appears in Stories 5 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
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.
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他喜欢喝 茶 ,也喜欢喝咖啡。
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.
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他说,现在喜欢去茶馆喝 茶 的老北京不很多了。
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很多老北京以前是有去茶馆儿喝 茶 的习惯的。
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!
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下午下午 茶 ,晚上吃晚饭。
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.
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我坐在桌前,在喝一杯 茶 ,一杯热热的 茶 。
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你有热 茶 喝吗?
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.
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老先生不喝 茶 ,也不吃东西。
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茶 不热了,老先生回家。
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