English–Chinese
“afternoon tea” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxià wǔ chá
Example
我喜欢和朋友一起吃下午茶。wǒ xǐ huān hé péng yǒu yì qǐ chī xià wǔ chá
I like having afternoon tea with my friends.
How to say “afternoon tea” in Chinese
“Afternoon tea” in Chinese is 下午茶 (xià wǔ chá).
A light gathering between lunch and dinner, centered on a drink and something small to eat.
Example sentences with 下午茶
她在酒店预订了下午茶套餐。tā zài jiǔ diàn yù dìng le xià wǔ chá tào cān
She booked an afternoon tea set at the hotel.
Tips for using 下午茶
- English speakers may associate afternoon tea with a specifically British meal, but everyday Chinese uses this word more broadly for a relaxed social break.