霜降Frost's Descent
茶盘茶盤
chápán
Term · Teaware

tea tray

Literal meaning

tea tray

Definition#

A tray, often with a slatted top and drain reservoir or hose, on which brewing takes place and spilt or rinse water is collected. Made of wood, bamboo, stone or ceramic. A shallow bowl version is called 茶船 (tea boat).

Translation and usage#

LanguageUseAlternatives & cautions
English tea tray
draining brewing tray
translation
Also acceptable
  • chapan
  • tea boat (茶船)
Deutsch Teebrett
Abtropfbrett
translation
Also acceptable
  • Teetablett
  • Teeschiff (茶船)
Русский чабань
чайная доска с поддоном
pinyin with a gloss
Also acceptable
  • чайная доска
Avoid
чапань
по Палладию было бы так, но в торговле закрепилось «чабань»
简体字 茶盘
繁體字 茶盤
日本語 茶盤

Common confusions#

  • Russian чабань deviates from Palladius (chapan → чапань)
  • 茶船 means a pot-holding bowl or tray in mainland gongfu usage (CNPP), but a boat-shaped cup saucer in the Taiwan MOE dictionary; see chatuo.

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