Yumcha

Pronunciation: /jʌmˈtʃɑː/

Definitions of yumcha

noun a type of Chinese meal, typically consisting of a variety of dim sum dishes and tea

Example Sentences

A1 I tried yumcha for the first time and loved it.

A2 Yumcha is a traditional Chinese brunch where you can enjoy various dim sum dishes.

B1 My friends and I are planning to go for yumcha this weekend.

B2 Yumcha is a popular social activity in many Asian countries.

C1 The yumcha restaurant we went to had a wide selection of teas and dumplings.

C2 Having yumcha with friends is a great way to relax and catch up.

Examples of yumcha in a Sentence

formal Yumcha is a traditional Chinese meal where various small dishes are served alongside tea.

informal Let's go for some yumcha this weekend, I'm craving some dumplings.

slang Yumcha is the perfect hangover cure after a night out.

figurative Having yumcha with friends is like a warm hug for the soul.

Grammatical Forms of yumcha

• past tense: yumchaed
• plural: yumchas
• comparative: more yumcha
• superlative: most yumcha
• present tense: yumcha
• future tense: will yumcha
• perfect tense: has yumchaed
• continuous tense: is yumchaing
• singular: yumcha
• positive degree: yumcha
• infinitive: to yumcha
• gerund: yumchaing
• participle: yumchaed

Origin and Evolution of yumcha

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: Cantonese Chinese

Story behind the word: The word 'yumcha' originated in Cantonese Chinese.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to drinking tea, yumcha has evolved to also encompass the act of having a meal with tea, particularly in a dim sum restaurant setting.