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茶壶

chahu /t͡ʂʰɑ̌ xu᷄/
Practice it

A teapot is a container used for brewing and serving tea, integral to the Chinese tea ceremony.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • A vessel for brewing and serving tea.
  • Features a spout, handle, and lid.
  • Essential in Chinese tea culture.

Overview

茶壶（chá hú）是一个中文名词，指的是用于冲泡茶叶并盛放茶汤的器具。它通常由陶瓷、紫砂、玻璃或金属等材料制成，设计上包含壶身、壶嘴、壶把和壶盖等部分，方便人们取用和倒出茶水。茶壶不仅是实用的饮具，更是承载着丰富文化内涵的物品。

茶壶的使用非常普遍，主要体现在以下几个方面：

**观赏**：许多茶壶设计精美，具有艺术价值，可以作为摆设或收藏品。

茶壶在日常生活中随处可见，尤其是在以下场景：

**文化活动/茶艺表演**：在与茶相关的文化活动中，茶壶是展示茶道技艺的核心道具。

杯子是用来喝水的容器，通常较小，直接用来饮用。而茶壶是用来泡茶和盛放茶汤的，体积较大，用于多人分享或多次倒茶。

盖碗是另一种中国传统的泡茶器具，由碗、盖和托盘组成。它比茶壶更直接地接触茶叶和水，适合冲泡一些对水温和浸泡时间要求较高的茶类，如绿茶和乌龙茶。茶壶则更侧重于整体的冲泡和保温功能。

保温杯是一种带有隔热层的杯子，主要功能是长时间保持内部饮品的温度（热或冷）。虽然也能用来泡茶，但它通常是个人使用，且泡茶效果和茶壶不同，更侧重于便利性和保温性。

Examples

1

请帮我把这个茶壶里的水倒出来。

everyday

Please help me pour the water from this teapot.

2

这把紫砂茶壶造型古朴，是难得的收藏品。

formal

This Zisha teapot has an antique and simple shape, making it a rare collectible.

3

中午吃饭的时候，我们用家里的老茶壶泡了些绿茶。

informal

During lunch, we brewed some green tea using our old family teapot.

4

在茶艺研究中，茶壶的材质选择对茶叶风味的影响是重要的考察点。

academic

In tea art research, the impact of teapot material selection on tea flavor is an important point of study.

Common Collocations

泡茶壶 Brew tea in a teapot
倒茶壶 Pour from a teapot
紫砂茶壶 Zisha clay teapot
陶瓷茶壶 Ceramic teapot

Common Phrases

沏茶

To make tea (often implies using a teapot)

茶具

Tea set (can include teapot, cups, etc.)

茶道

Tea ceremony

Often Confused With

茶壶 vs 杯子 (bēizi)

A cup (杯子) is for drinking directly, while a teapot (茶壶) is for brewing and serving tea to multiple people or multiple servings.

茶壶 vs 盖碗 (gài wǎn)

A gaiwan (盖碗) is also a tea brewing vessel, but it's typically smaller and consists of a bowl, lid, and saucer, often used for specific teas requiring precise control.

Grammar Patterns

（数量）+ 茶壶 （一个）+ （形容词）+ 茶壶 用 + 茶壶 + 泡/倒 + 茶

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '茶壶' is a common noun used in everyday contexts related to drinking tea. It can refer to a specific, often decorative, teapot or a functional one. In formal settings, specific types like '紫砂茶壶' (Zisha teapot) might be mentioned.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse '茶壶' with '杯子' (cup) or '碗' (bowl). Remember that a teapot is specifically for brewing and pouring tea, not for direct drinking.

Tips

💡

Choose the Right Teapot

Different materials suit different teas. Clay teapots are great for oolong and pu-erh, while glass is good for showcasing tea leaves.

⚠️

Avoid Harsh Cleaning

Do not use soap or strong detergents to clean your teapot, as it can leave residue and affect the tea's flavor.

🌍

Symbol of Hospitality

Offering tea from a teapot is a traditional gesture of welcome and respect in Chinese culture.

Word Origin

The word is a combination of '茶' (chá), meaning tea, and '壶' (hú), meaning pot or kettle. This direct combination clearly indicates its function as a pot for tea.

Cultural Context

The teapot is central to the Chinese art of tea ceremony (茶道, chádào). The way tea is brewed and served from a teapot reflects aesthetics, mindfulness, and social etiquette.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'tea' (茶) ceremony where you pour from a 'pot' (壶) into cups. Tea + Pot = 茶壶.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

茶壶的材质多种多样，包括陶瓷（如瓷器、陶器）、紫砂（一种特殊的黏土）、玻璃、不锈钢、铜等。不同的材质会影响茶的口感和保温性。

清洗茶壶时，应避免使用清洁剂，以免残留味道影响茶香。用清水冲洗即可，特别是对于紫砂壶，使用一段时间后会形成茶垢，有人认为这能提升茶味。

绝大多数茶壶都有盖子，以帮助保温和防止灰尘进入。没有盖子的器具通常不称为茶壶，例如一些敞口的煮水器或茶海。

茶壶是用来泡茶和盛放茶汤的容器，而茶杯是用来直接饮茶的较小容器。茶壶是泡茶的工具，茶杯是喝茶的器具。

Test Yourself

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泡好茶后，我们用______把茶水倒进杯子里。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 茶壶

茶壶是用来倒茶的器具。

multiple choice

关于茶壶，以下哪个说法是正确的？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 它通常有一个壶嘴用来倒茶。

茶壶的设计包括壶嘴，方便倒出茶水。

sentence building

请将以下词语组成一个通顺的句子：我 / 喝茶 / 喜欢 / 用 / 这个 / 新的 / 。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我喜欢用这个新的茶壶喝茶。

这个句子结构完整，语意清晰，使用了“茶壶”一词。

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