How to Say ‘Bubble tea’ in Traditional Chinese
珍珠奶茶
zhēn zhū nǎi chá
[zhēnzhū nǎichá]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally "pearl milk tea": 珍珠 (zhēn zhū) "pearls" for the tapioca balls, plus 奶茶 "milk tea". In shops it's often shortened to 珍奶 (zhēn nǎi).
Phrase Breakdown
珍珠
zhēn zhū
[zhēnzhū]
pearl; tapioca ball
Literally 'pearl'; in drinks it refers to chewy tapioca balls.
我要加珍珠。
I want to add tapioca pearls.
奶茶
nǎi chá
[nǎichá]
milk tea
Tea mixed with milk or creamer, a very popular Taiwanese drink.
這杯奶茶很香。
This cup of milk tea smells great.
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