Meanings of 沏
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 沏
Podcast: 沏
Podcast: 沏
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 沏
泡 (pào) - use 泡 when referring to brewing or soaking, especially with a broader context beyond just tea; 沏 specifically emphasizes the tea infusion process.
Learners often confuse 沏 with 泡 (pào), which also means to steep but can be used for other beverages. 沏 is typically used in a more formal context when discussing tea. It's also important to note that 沏 is often used with specific tea types, such as '沏绿茶' (qī lǜchá) for green tea.
While 沏 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects well with HSK vocabulary related to food and drink, particularly tea-related terms. Focus on practicing its usage in sentences about tea preparation to better grasp its context.
Learners often mistakenly use 沏 when referring to making coffee, leading to sentences like '我沏咖啡' (I infuse coffee), which should be corrected to '我泡咖啡' (I brew coffee).
Pronunciation of 沏
Drill the tone of 沏 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 沏
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 切 represents the sound.
water
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 沏
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 切 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half切 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywater
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 沏? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 沏?
Decomposition of 沏
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 沏?
How to say to infuse in Chinese
“to infuse” in Chinese is沏
The character 沏 refers to the process of infusing or steeping tea, where hot water is poured over tea leaves to extract flavor and aroma. This term is commonly used in contexts involving tea preparation, particularly in traditional Chinese tea culture. It emphasizes the careful and artful approach to making tea.
When to use 沏
Learners often confuse 沏 with 泡 (pào), which also means to steep but can be used for other beverages. 沏 is typically used in a more formal context when discussing tea. It's also important to note that 沏 is often used with specific tea types, such as '沏绿茶' (qī lǜchá) for green tea.
沏 or something close to it
泡 (pào) - use 泡 when referring to brewing or soaking, especially with a broader context beyond just tea; 沏 specifically emphasizes the tea infusion process.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 沏 when referring to making coffee, leading to sentences like '我沏咖啡' (I infuse coffee), which should be corrected to '我泡咖啡' (I brew coffee).
Write 沏
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 沏 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar Patterns of 沏
沏 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
他开始在画廊做扫地____茶的工作。
He started working for a gallery sweeping up and making the tea.
Example Sentences for 沏 (10)
Word Family of 沏
Compound Meaning
What does 沏 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 沏
沏 specifically refers to infusing tea, while 泡 can apply to steeping various beverages, including coffee.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 沏?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.