How to Say ‘A hot Americano, please’ in Simplified Chinese
来杯热美式
lái bēi rè měi shì
[lái bēi ruh měi shì]
💬 Usage Tip: 来 here means "bring me", and 一 is often dropped in casual speech, so 来杯 means "a cup of". 美式 "American style" is short for 美式咖啡 "Americano".
Phrase Breakdown
来杯
lái bēi
give me a cup of
来 (lái) is a casual way to order. 杯 (bēi) means 'cup', short for 一杯.
来杯可乐。
A cola, please.
Words in this phrase
来
lái
[lái]
to have; to give me (when ordering)
Colloquial verb used when ordering food or drinks.
来一杯拿铁。
I'll have a latte.
杯
bēi
[bēi]
cup
A small container used for drinking.
她喝了一杯水。
She drank a cup of water.
热美式
rè měi shì
hot Americano
热 (rè) means 'hot' and 美式 (měishì) is short for 美式咖啡, 'Americano'.
我每天喝热美式。
I drink a hot Americano every day.
Words in this phrase
热
rè
[ruh]
hot; warm
Describes temperature, such as hot soup, tea, or food.
这个汤很热。
This soup is very hot.
美式
měi shì
[měi shì]
Americano
A type of coffee prepared by adding hot water to espresso, giving a similar strength but different flavor from traditionally brewed coffee.
我每天早上喝美式咖啡。
I drink an Americano every morning.
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