Lexical entry

飲茶

yamucha

Cantonese tradition of brunch involving Chinese tea and dim sum.

Food & DrinkPure GairaigoSource: Chinese

Meaning

The Cantonese tradition of eating small servings of food (dim sum) accompanied by tea, typically during brunch or lunch.

Examples

Example Sentences

週末に家族と一緒に飲茶を楽しみました。

I enjoyed yum cha with my family over the weekend.

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このレストランの飲茶は種類が豊富で美味しいです。

This restaurant's yum cha has a wide variety and is delicious.

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本場香港で本格的な飲茶を体験したいです。

I want to experience authentic yum cha in Hong Kong.

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雲呑

ワンタン

A type of Chinese dumpling typically served in soup.

焼売

しゅうまい

A type of traditional Chinese steamed meat dumpling.

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