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茶碗
chá wǎn
tea bowl
请把茶碗放在桌上。
Please put the tea bowl on the table.
formal
A small bowl used for drinking tea, typically made of ceramic or porcelain.
她用精美的茶碗品尝了龙井茶。
She savored Longjing tea in a delicate tea bowl.
Often associated with traditional tea ceremonies, especially in East Asian cultures.
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 茶杯
茶碗 typically refers to a bowl-shaped vessel, while 茶杯 (chá bēi) is a cup with a handle. 茶碗 is often used in traditional tea culture, whereas 茶杯 is more common in daily use.
Word Origin
茶 (chá, 'tea') + 碗 (wǎn, 'bowl') — a compound noun directly describing its purpose.
Usage Notes
In modern Chinese, 茶碗 is less commonly used than 茶杯 (tea cup) for everyday contexts, but it remains standard in formal or ceremonial settings, such as tea tastings.
Word Breakdown
茶
tea
root碗
bowl
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