How to Say ‘Waiter, two beers!’ in Simplified Chinese
服务员，两杯啤酒！
fú wù yuán liǎng bēi pí jiǔ
[foo-woo-ywen lyahng bay pee-jyo]
Phrase Breakdown
服务员，
fú wù yuán
waiter / server
The usual way to call staff in a restaurant or bar. Pronounced fúwùyuán.
服务员，买单！
Waiter, the bill please!
Words in this phrase
服务员
fú wù yuán
[foo-woo-ywen]
server; attendant; waiter/waitress
A staff member who helps customers in a restaurant or at an entrance.
门口的服务员会帮忙停车。
The attendant at the entrance will help park the car.
两杯啤酒！
liǎng bēi pí jiǔ
two beers!
A short way to order: the quantity plus the measure word plus the item.
再来两杯啤酒！
Two more beers!
Words in this phrase
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
[bay]
cup; measure word for cups
A measure word used for drinks served in cups, like coffee.
我要一杯咖啡。
I want a cup of coffee.
啤酒
pí jiǔ
[pee-jyo]
beer
A popular alcoholic beverage made from grains.
我想要一瓶啤酒。
I would like a bottle of beer.
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