茶杯托

chábēituō

tea cup saucer

请把茶杯放在茶杯托上。

Please place the teacup on the saucer.

formal

A small dish or plate used to hold a teacup, often matching in design to prevent spills.

这个茶杯托的花纹很精美。

The pattern on this saucer is very exquisite.

服务员端来了茶，并将茶杯放在茶杯托上。

The waiter brought the tea and placed the teacup on the saucer.

Common in traditional tea culture, especially in Chinese tea sets.

Collocations

In Chinese tea culture, the saucer (茶杯托) is not just functional but also part of the aesthetic presentation, often matching the teacup in design.

Combination of 茶 (tea) + 杯 (cup) + 托 (support/plate), literally 'tea cup support'. The term reflects its functional role in tea culture.

Often used in formal tea ceremonies or when serving tea in restaurants. In casual settings, '茶托' or '杯托' may be used interchangeably.

茶

tea

root

杯

cup

root

托

support/plate

root

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