Trà chanh giã tay

/tɹàː t͡ɕaːnj ɣaːj taj/
phrase★Intermediate
informal

A refreshing beverage made with lemon juice, sugar, and ice, typically served cold.

Mỗi buổi chiều, tôi thường uống một ly trà chanh giã tay.

Every afternoon, I usually drink a glass of iced lemon tea.

💡

This is a popular drink in Vietnam, often enjoyed for its refreshing taste.

Collocations

trà chanh giã tayiced lemon teauống trà chanh giã tayto drink iced lemon tea

Synonyms

Related Phrases

trà chanh đáphrase
iced lemon tea (without the hand-shaken method)

💡Pro Tip

Preparation Tip

To make authentic trà chanh giã tay, shake the mixture vigorously in a sealed container to achieve the right texture.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'trà' (tea), 'chanh' (lemon), and 'giã tay' (hand-shaken), referring to the traditional method of shaking the drink by hand to mix the ingredients.

📝Usage Notes

This drink is commonly served in Vietnamese cafes and households, especially during hot weather. The 'giã tay' (hand-shaken) method is believed to enhance the flavor and texture.

Word Breakdown

trà
tea
root
+
chanh
lemon
root
+
giã tay
hand-shaken
phrase
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