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Tea egg (茶叶蛋) — Chinglish Slang

📌 Quick Overview | 词条速览

Slang Name：Tea egg

Chinese：茶叶蛋

Type：Food & Drink / Chinglish Slang

🔎 Full Meaning | 完整释义

English：
Tea-infused boiled egg.

中文：
茶叶蛋，中国街头小吃。

📜 Origin & Background | 词源与文化背景

Simple literal translation accepted globally.

📖 Example Sentences | 双语实用例句

📌 Example 1
"Want a tea egg? They are marinated for hours!"

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