young hyson

young hy·son

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yuhng hahy-suh n]
- /yʌŋ ˈhaɪ sən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yuhng hahy-suh n]
- /yʌŋ ˈhaɪ sən/

Definitions of young hyson words

noun young hyson a Chinese green tea dried and prepared from twisted leaves, especially of the early crop (young hyson) 1
noun young hyson the early crop of a Chinese green tea 0

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Origin of young hyson

First appearance:

before 1730

One of the 48% newest English words

1730-40; < dialectal Chinese (Guangdong) héichēun, akin to Chinese xīchūn (blooming) spring

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young hyson popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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