English–Chinese
“make tea” in Chinese
How to say “make tea” in Chinese
“Make tea” in Chinese is 沏 (qī).
A hot-water infusion carries the taste of dry leaves into water and produces something ready to drink.
Example sentences with 沏
她在客厅为客人沏茶。tā zài kè tīng wèi kè rén qī chá
She is making tea for the guests in the living room.
Tips for using 沏
- English speakers may use tea for both the leaves and the finished drink, but this verb focuses on the preparation process rather than drinking it.