沏茶 (qī chá) — to make (infuse) tea
Definition
A specific verb meaning to brew/prepare tea by steeping leaves in hot water. More precise than the general 喝茶 ('drink tea') — 沏茶 is the act of making it.
verb
to make (infuse) tea
Examples
- 。Tā gěi wǒ qī le yì bēi chá.He made me a cup of tea.
- 沏茶，。Yòng zhè ge shuǐ hú qī chá, wèi dào gèng hǎo.Using this kettle to make tea, the taste is better.
- 沏茶。Nǐ qī chá de shí hou shuǐ bù néng tài tàng.When you make tea, the water shouldn't be too hot.
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