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How to Say ‘To add an extra shot of espresso’ in Simplified Chinese

多加一份浓缩

duō jiā yī fèn nóng suō

[dwaw jiā ee fun nóngsuō]

💬 Usage Tip: 份 (fèn) "portion" is the counting word for a serving or add-on, so 一份浓缩 is "one shot of espresso".

Phrase Breakdown

多加一份

duō jiā yī fèn

add an extra portion

多加 (add extra) + 一份 (one portion/shot). 一 becomes 2nd tone: 'yí fèn'.

Example

多加一份米饭。

An extra portion of rice, please.

Words in this phrase

多

duō

[dwaw]

more

Means “more” or “a bit more,” often used when asking for additional information.

Example

我想多了解一下你们的培训机会。

I’d like to learn more about your training opportunities.

加

jiā

[jiā]

to add

To insert something additional.

Example

请为我的咖啡加糖。

Please add sugar to my coffee.

一

yī

[ee]

one; a

The number one; in some phrases it means 'a' or 'one whole'.

Example

我们一家来吃晚饭。

Our whole family came for dinner.

份

fèn

[fun]

measure word for portions or copies

A measure word often used for documents, menus, and boxed meals.

Example

请拿两份菜单来。

Please bring two menus.

浓缩

nóng suō

[nóngsuō]

espresso (shot); concentrated

Short for 浓缩咖啡, a strong espresso shot added to coffee.

Example

我喜欢喝浓缩咖啡。

I like drinking espresso.

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