How to Say ‘I'd like a cup of’ in Simplified Chinese
来一杯
lái yī bēi
[lie ee bay]
🇨🇳 In China: [来一杯...] is a very common, casual way to order at a café. It's natural and not rude, but [我想来一杯...] sounds a bit softer if you want to be extra polite.
Phrase Breakdown
来
lái
[lie]
to have; to get; bring
In ordering, 来 can mean 'I'll have' or 'bring me,' in a casual natural way.
来一杯拿铁。
I'll have a latte.
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number 'one'; before 杯 it is pronounced yì in natural speech.
来一杯豆奶咖啡。
I'll have a cup of soy milk coffee.
杯
bēi
[bay]
cup
A measure word for cups of drinks.
来一杯拿铁。
I'll have a cup of latte.
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