毛峰
Term · Classification
maofeng
Literal meaning
'fur peak'; downy peak
Definition#
Name element for a style of green tea made from downy buds and tender leaves whose tips resemble mountain peaks; the best known is 黄山毛峰 (Huangshan Maofeng, Anhui). English Wikipedia translates the full name as 'Yellow Mountain Fur Peak' and explains it as 'the small white hairs which cover the leaves and the shape of the processed leaves which resemble the peak of a mountain'. ja.wikipedia says the name comes from 白毫披身、芽尖似峰 and that the word 毛峰 is used specifically for Huangshan Maofeng (similar teas elsewhere, such as Xinyang and Duyun Maojian, are not called 毛峰). Other teas also use the element in their names (Keemun Mao Feng, for example, is a black tea); the origin identifies the tea.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | maofeng 'fur peak' style of downy green tea, e.g. Huangshan Maofeng pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
Avoid 'Mao Feng' alone as tea identity style word; the origin identifies the tea Maojian = Maofeng different name elements |
| Deutsch | Maofeng (Mao Feng) Stil flaumiger Grüntees, z. B. Huangshan Maofeng pinyin |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | маофэн зелёный чай с пушистыми почками, напр. Хуаншань Маофэн pinyin |
Also acceptable
Avoid Мао Фен фэн -> фен is a trade deviation (a Russian shop writes «Мао Фен»); «фен» is also the hair-dryer; prefer фэн |
| 简体字繁體字 | 毛峰 | |
| 日本語 | 毛峰（もうほう） 白毫に覆われ、芽の先が峰に似た緑茶 |
Also acceptable
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Common confusions#
- A name element, not a protected category; other teas, including a black tea in the catalogue, use it.
- 毛峰 and 毛尖 are different elements.