English–Chinese

“black tea” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhóng chá

Example

请给我一杯红茶。qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi hóng chá

Please give me a cup of black tea.

Illustration for 红茶 (black tea)

How to say “black tea” in Chinese

“Black tea” in Chinese is 红茶 (hóng chá).

A dependable everyday tea whose oxidized leaves give the cup a clear aroma, rich color, and lasting taste.

Full entry for 红茶: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 红茶

早餐我常喝红茶。zǎo cān wǒ cháng hē hóng chá

I often have black tea for breakfast.

Tips for using 红茶

  • In a café or restaurant, the noun identifies the base drink, while milk, sugar, lemon, or plain service can be specified separately; the tea name alone does not settle those choices.

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