How to Say ‘A cup of’ in Simplified Chinese
一杯
yī bēi
[ee bay]
💬 Usage Tip: [一杯] is 'one cup/glass of' and goes before the drink or what identifies it: [一杯美式], [一杯热的]. [一] here is said (yì) before [杯].
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number 'one'; often used before measure words.
我想点一杯手冲咖啡。
I’d like to order one cup of pour-over coffee.
杯
bēi
[bay]
cup; glass
A measure word for drinks, meaning 'cup' or 'glass.'
请给我一杯中烘的咖啡。
Please give me a cup of medium roast coffee.
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