How to Say ‘Make a cup’ in Simplified Chinese
做一杯
zuò yī bēi
[dzwoah ee bay]
💬 Usage Tip: [做一杯] is a common café way to say 'make a cup,' with the number-measure part right after the verb. The same pattern works in [来一杯] or [点一杯].
Phrase Breakdown
做
zuò
[dzwoah]
to make; to prepare
Used for making or preparing food and drinks.
我给你做一杯手冲咖啡。
I’ll make you a cup of pour-over coffee.
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number 'one,' used with a measure word.
请做一杯中烘的咖啡。
Please make one cup of medium-roast coffee.
杯
bēi
[bay]
cup
A measure word used for drinks like coffee or tea.
给我做一杯埃塞俄比亚。
Make me a cup of Ethiopian coffee.
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