茶针茶針
Term · Teaware
tea pick
Literal meaning
tea needle
Definition#
A slender implement for clearing leaf from a teapot outlet; some tea settings also use it to move loose leaves. This accessory is distinct in function from the sturdier knife or awl used to separate compressed tea, even when retail names overlap.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | tea pick translation |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | Teenadel translation |
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| Русский | игла для чая translation |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字 | 茶针 | |
| 繁體字 | 茶針 | |
| 日本語 | 茶針 |
Common confusions#
- The Babelcarp entry for 茶针 covers both tool uses. Here the term means the spout-clearing accessory; see pu'er knife for tools used with compressed tea.
- Distinct from 茶刀 (chadao), the flat blade for prising compressed tea; vendors in English call both a "tea pick".