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teacup

/ˈtiːkʌp/

CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2887 in the learning path

茶杯

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Definitions

n. A small cup with a handle, used for drinking tea.

茶杯

Example

She placed a delicate teacup beside the biscuit plate.

她把一只精致的茶杯放在饼干盘旁。

A museum display of decorated teacups can reveal how domestic tastes and manufacturing techniques changed over time.

博物馆展出的装饰茶杯可以揭示家居审美和制造技术如何随时间变化。

Collocations

  • a china teacup
  • a teacup and saucer
  • a storm in a teacup

Usage tip

teacup是茶杯;a cup of tea是一杯茶。

FAQ

What does teacup mean?
A small cup with a handle, used for drinking tea.
How is teacup pronounced?
UK /ˈtiːkʌp/, US /ˈtiːkʌp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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