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Term · Tasting

even

Literal meaning

even-orderly

Definition#

Even: the upper, middle and lower fractions of the dry tea are consistent in thickness, length and size and in suitable proportion, with no missing middle grade (脱档). GB/T 14487-2017 lists it among general dry-leaf shape terms (2.1.8, English equivalent "even"); synonyms are 匀齐 and 匀称.

Translation and usage#

LanguageUseAlternatives & cautions
English even
uniform in size and well proportioned
translation
Also acceptable
  • uniform
  • well graded
Deutsch gleichmäßig
einheitlich in Größe und Sortierung
translation
Also acceptable
  • einheitlich
Русский ровный
однородный по размеру и сортировке
translation
Also acceptable
  • однородный
简体字 匀整
繁體字 勻整
Regional usage
  • 勻齊
  • 勻稱
日本語 均整

Common confusions#

  • Applies to the dry-leaf fractions; for infused leaf the standard uses 匀 (even) and 杂 (uneven).

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