毛尖
Term · Classification
maojian
Literal meaning
'fur tip'; downy tip
Definition#
Name element for a style of green tea made from tender, downy buds and young leaves, with a pointed shape; the full tea name carries an origin (信阳毛尖 Xinyang Maojian, 都匀毛尖 Duyun Maojian, 古丈毛尖 Guzhang Maojian). English Wikipedia's Xinyang Maojian article explains the name: 'mao' (毛) means 'tiny fuzz in cup when brewed' and 'jian' (尖) refers to 'the shape of the leaves: sharp, full young leaves'. By itself 'maojian' is a style label, not a protected name; it is different from 毛峰 (maofeng, 'fur peak').
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | maojian 'fur tip' style of downy-tipped green tea pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
Avoid 'Mao Jian' as a tea name without origin a style word; the origin (Xinyang, Duyun, Guzhang) identifies the tea Maojian = Maofeng different name elements, though both refer to downy buds |
| Deutsch | Maojian (Mao Jian) Grüntee-Stil mit flaumigen Spitzen pinyin |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | маоцзянь зелёный чай с пушистыми кончиками почек pinyin |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字繁體字 | 毛尖 | |
| 日本語 | 毛尖（もうせん） 白い産毛のある芽先の緑茶 |
Also acceptable
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Common confusions#
- A name element, not one tea: Xinyang Maojian, Duyun Maojian, Guzhang Maojian and Weishan Maojian are different teas.
- Do not translate the origin away: 'Maojian' alone is not a verifiable identity.