How to Say ‘One cup’ in Simplified Chinese
一杯
yī bēi
[ee bay]
💬 Usage Tip: [一杯] is number + measure word: [一] plus [杯] for cupfuls or drinks. Before [杯], [一] is said (yì), so [一杯] sounds like (yì bei).
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number one; often changes tone before measure words.
我要一杯热咖啡。
I want one cup of hot coffee.
杯
bēi
[bay]
cup; measure word for cups
A measure word used for drinks served in cups.
请给我一杯拿铁。
Please give me a cup of latte.
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