How to Say ‘Just drink one or two glasses.’ in Simplified Chinese
就喝一两杯。
jiù hē yī liǎng bēi
[jiù hē yi lyahng bēi]
💬 Usage Tip: When 就 (jiù) comes before an action, it means "just" or "only" and limits the amount. For example, 就吃一点 means "just eat a little".
Phrase Breakdown
就
jiù
[jiù]
just, precisely
Indicating something is exactly or just as stated.
剑就是人的延伸。
The sword is an extension of the person.
喝
hē
[hē]
to drink
Verb for consuming liquids like water, tea or coffee.
我喝咖啡。
I drink coffee.
一
yī
[yi]
one
The first and smallest number in decimal numerals.
她只说了一句话。
She only said one sentence.
两
liǎng
[lyahng]
two
The form 两 is used before measure words, as in 两个 meaning two of something.
我最近在比较两个工作机会。
I’ve recently been comparing two job opportunities.
杯
bēi
[bēi]
cup; glass (measure word)
Measure word for drinks served in a cup or glass.
两杯咖啡
two cups of coffee
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