茶室 (chá shì) — teahouse; (historical) brothel
Definition
Literally 'tea room', a place to drink tea — the modern, quiet, often upscale sense most learners need. The historical '(brothel)' sense is rare and literary; do not confuse with everyday 茶馆 (more casual teahouse).
noun
teahouse(historical) brothel
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Examples
- 茶室，。Zhè jiān chá shì de zhuāng shì fēi cháng gǔ pǔ, chōng mǎn le chán yì.This teahouse's decoration is very rustic, full of Zen atmosphere.
- 茶室。Xiǎo shuō zhōng miáo xiě de chá shì qí shí shì gè yǐn bì de qīng lóu.The 'teahouse' described in the novel is actually a hidden brothel.
- 茶室。Tā xǐ huan zài chá shì lǐ yì biān pǐn chá yì biān tīng gǔ qín.He likes to sip tea and listen to the guqin at a teahouse.
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