Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of tea: "chè nụ" refers to a specific variety of tea, processed from young tea buds or small, unopened leaf tips. It is known for its delicate flavor and aroma.
   • Synonymous with 'chè hạt': In some contexts, "chè nụ" is used interchangeably with "chè hạt," which can refer to tea made from seeds or a similar category of tea products.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mẹ tôi thích pha một ấm chè nụ vào mỗi buổi sáng. (My mother likes to brew a pot of bud tea every morning.)
  • Chè nụ có hương thơm nhẹ và vị thanh. (Bud tea has a light fragrance and a pure taste.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is specific to the Vietnamese tea culture. It denotes not just the beverage but often the processed tea product itself, typically sold dried.
• It is commonly used in contexts discussing traditional tea preparation, gifts, or local specialties.

Variants and Related Words

• Chè hạt (n): Often used synonymously with "chè nụ," though it may sometimes refer more specifically to tea from seeds.
• Trà (n): The more general, Sino-Vietnamese derived word for "tea," used in broader or more formal contexts compared to the purely Vietnamese "chè."
• Chè tươi (n): Fresh tea, often referring to a different category of tea beverage or leaf.

Synonyms

• Trà búp: Tea bud (a more descriptive synonym).
• Chè búp: Another way to say tea bud, using "chè."

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning is "tea bud." The reference stating it is "như chè hạt" (like 'chè hạt') indicates a regional or contextual synonymy, but the core concept remains tea made from young buds or tips.
• It is distinct from general words for tea like "trà" or "chè," as it specifies the part of the plant used.

1. như chè hạt