How to Say ‘Have a drink together’ in Simplified Chinese
一起喝一杯
yì qǐ hē yī bēi
[ee-chee huh ee bay]
💬 Usage Tip: [喝一杯] literally means "drink one cup/glass," but in real use it often just means "have a drink." You can swap the verb too: [吃一顿] for "have a meal," [聊一聊] for "chat a bit."
🇨🇳 In China: In flirting, [一起喝一杯] is a common low-pressure invitation. It usually sounds more natural than something overly direct or romantic right away.
Phrase Breakdown
一起
yì qǐ
[ee-chee]
together
Used when inviting someone to do something with you.
我们一起喝一杯吧。
Let's have a drink together.
喝
hē
[huh]
to drink
A verb used for drinking beverages such as water, tea, or alcohol.
我们一起喝一杯吧。
Let's have a drink together.
一
yī
[ee]
one; a
The number one, often used before measure words to mean "a" or "one."
我们一起喝一杯吧。
Let's have a drink together.
杯
bēi
[bay]
cup; glass
A measure word for drinks served in a cup or glass.
我们一起喝一杯吧。
Let's have a drink together.
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