茶楼

茶樓

chálóu

noun #58,018

Measure Word

一家茶楼 jiā

Meanings

1 teahouse (typically two-storied)
2 dim sum restaurant (Cantonese)

Characters

multi-story building

Examples

HSK 5

茶楼里点心车推来推去，很热闹。

Chálóu lǐ diǎnxin chē tuī lái tuī qù, hěn rènao.

Carts of dim sum roll around the teahouse - it's lively.

HSK 7-9

广州人周末喜欢去茶楼饮茶。

Guǎngzhōu rén zhōumò xǐhuan qù chálóu yǐnchá.

Guangzhou locals like going to teahouses for dim sum on weekends.

HSK 7-9

这家茶楼是百年老字号。

Zhè jiā chálóu shì bǎinián lǎozìhào.

This teahouse is a century-old brand.

Tips

culture

In Cantonese culture, 茶楼 isn't just about tea - it's the Sunday morning 饮茶 (yum cha) institution where families gather for dim sum. Northern teahouses (茶馆) lean toward quiet tea and snacks; southern 茶楼 are louder and food-forward.

Stroke Order

茶 chá

楼 lóu