How to Say ‘This one is the medium.’ in Simplified Chinese
这个是中杯。
zhè gè shì zhōng bēi
[juh guh shir zhōngbēi]
💬 Usage Tip: In 这个 the 个 is usually said in a light, neutral tone: (zhè ge).
Phrase Breakdown
这个
zhè gè
this one
这个 (zhège) means 'this one'. Say zhè with a falling tone and make ge light.
这个很好。
This one is very good.
Words in this phrase
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A very common measure word used with many nouns, including people in simple counting.
一个大人和一个孩子。
One adult and one child.
是中杯。
shì zhōng bēi
is a medium cup
是 (shì) means 'is' and 中杯 (zhōng bēi) means 'medium cup'. Use the retroflex sh sound in shì.
那个是中杯吗？
Is that one a medium?
Words in this phrase
是
shì
[shir]
to be; is; are
A linking verb meaning 'to be.' It connects a subject with identity or description.
她是医生。
She is a doctor.
中杯
zhōng bēi
[zhōngbēi]
medium cup
The medium size of a drink at a café.
中杯够了。
A medium is enough.
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