茶 (chá) — tea
HSK 1 | noun | tea
茶 (chá)
Tea, the most culturally significant beverage in China. 茶 refers to both the drink and the tea leaves themselves. The word "tea" in most world languages originates from Chinese.
Meanings
- [noun] Tea. A hot or cold drink made by infusing dried tea leaves in water.
- [noun] Tea leaves. The dried plant material used to brew the drink.
Example Sentences
你喝茶吗？ Nǐ hē chá ma? Do you drink tea?
我每天早上喝一杯茶。 Wǒ měitiān zǎoshang hē yī bēi chá. I drink a cup of tea every morning.
这杯茶很香。 Zhè bēi chá hěn xiāng. This cup of tea smells wonderful.
中国人很喜欢喝茶。 Zhōngguó rén hěn xǐhuān hē chá. Chinese people love to drink tea.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 喝茶 | drink tea |
| 一杯茶 | a cup of tea |
| 绿茶 | green tea |
| 红茶 | black tea (red tea) |
| 泡茶 | brew tea |
| 茶杯 | teacup |
Memory Hook
The character 茶 has grass (草) at the top for the tea plant, a person (人) in the middle, and wood (木) at the bottom. Picture a person sitting between plants and wood, enjoying a peaceful cup of tea.