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The word "擂茶" is formed by combining the verb "擂" (léi), meaning to grind or pound, with the noun "茶" (chá), meaning tea, to create a compound noun that denotes a specific type of tea beverage prepared by grinding ingredients together.

Word Definition - 擂茶

léi chá "leicha", a beverage or gruel made from tea leaves, roasted peanuts and herbs etc ground into a powder, traditionally consumed by Hakka people and in the north of Hunan province

Individual Character Details

擂 léi, lèi
茶 chá