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홍차 meaning and pronunciation

hongcha · black tea; red tea

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 87573
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 홍차Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    차나무의 잎을 발효시켜 말린 것으로, 끓는 물에 넣으면 맑은 붉은색을 띠고 향기가 나는 차.

    English: black tea; red tea — Tea made of a tea plant's leaves fermented and dried, which turns pure red and gives off scent when put in boiling water.

    Examples

    • 홍차 한 잔.
    • 홍차 음료.
    • 홍차를 끓이다.
    • 홍차를 마시다.
    • 홍차를 팔다.
    • 민준이는 홍차에 레몬을 넣어 마셨다.
Origin
紅차
Categories
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