How to Say ‘One cup / one glass’ in Simplified Chinese
一杯
yī bēi
[ee bay]
💬 Usage Tip: Use [一杯] before drinks served by the cup: [一杯咖啡], [一杯拿铁]. Here [一] before [杯] is said (yì), not (yī).
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number one, often used before measure words when ordering.
我要一杯咖啡。
I want one cup of coffee.
杯
bēi
[bay]
cup; glass
A measure word for drinks served in a cup or glass.
我要一杯拿铁。
I want a cup of latte.
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