How to Say ‘Pour-over coffee’ in Simplified Chinese
手冲
shǒu chōng
[shǒu chōng]
🇨🇳 In China: Specialty cafés in Chinese cities usually list 手冲 (shǒu chōng) on a separate menu, often with a choice of beans. It typically costs more than an Americano.
Phrase Breakdown
手
shǒu
[shǒu]
hand
The end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist.
他的手握着一支笔。
His hand is holding a pen.
冲
chōng
[chōng]
to pour (water); to brew
To pour hot water over something, as when brewing coffee or tea.
用热水冲咖啡。
Brew the coffee with hot water.
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