沏
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Meaning: to steep
💡 Think 'chee' as in 'cheers'—you steep tea to cheers!
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Character Story & Explanation
沏 (qī) means 'to steep' or 'to infuse,' specifically for tea. It describes the action of pouring hot water over tea leaves to extract flavor. This character is central to Chinese tea culture, which emphasizes the ritual and mindfulness of brewing. Unlike Western steeping, which often uses teabags, 沏 implies a more deliberate process with loose leaves.
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