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

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.

这家茶楼是百年老字号。

Zhè jiā chálóu shì bǎi nián lǎozìhào.

This teahouse is a century-old brand.

茶楼里点心车推来推去，很热闹。

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

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

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