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    Expressing 'green tea' with 绿茶 (lǜchá)

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    Explanation

    绿茶 (lǜchá) means 'green tea,' the most widely consumed type of tea in China. Green tea is minimally oxidized, which preserves its fresh, light flavor and green color. Famous varieties include 龙井 (Longjing) from Hangzhou and 碧螺春 (Biluochun) from Suzhou.

    Examples

    • 我最喜欢喝绿茶，尤其是龙井。

      wǒ zuì xǐhuān hē lǜchá, yóuqí shì lóngjǐng.

      My favorite tea to drink is green tea, especially Longjing.

    • 绿茶喝起来清爽，适合夏天饮用。

      lǜchá hē qǐlái qīngshuǎng, shìhé xiàtiān yǐnyòng.

      Green tea tastes refreshing and is suitable for drinking in summer.

    • 医生说绿茶含有丰富的抗氧化物质。

      yīshēng shuō lǜchá hányǒu fēngfù de kàng yǎnghuà wùzhì.

      The doctor said green tea contains rich antioxidants.

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