How to Say ‘Order a cup’ in Simplified Chinese
点一杯
diǎn yī bēi
[dyen ee bay]
💬 Usage Tip: [点] here means "to order," which is different from [点] meaning "a little" in phrases like [喝点咖啡]. Context tells you which one it is.
Phrase Breakdown
点
diǎn
[dyen]
to order
To order something at a cafe or restaurant.
我想点一杯卡布奇诺。
I want to order a cappuccino.
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number one, used before measure words.
请给我一杯摩卡。
Please give me one mocha.
杯
bēi
[bay]
cup; glass
A measure word used for cups of drinks.
我想点一杯美式。
I want to order a cup of Americano.
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