How to Say ‘To have a drink’ in Traditional Chinese
喝一杯
hē yī bēi
[hē ee bēi]
💬 Usage Tip: 一杯 means "one glass", but 喝一杯 (hē yì bēi) just means grabbing a drink, usually alcohol, not literally one glass.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 喝一杯 is the casual go-to invitation among coworkers in Taiwan; it sounds relaxed and low-pressure, and it's fine to order something non-alcoholic.
Phrase Breakdown
喝
hē
[hē]
to drink
Basic verb for drinking liquids.
我每天早上喝咖啡。
I drink coffee every morning.
一
yī
[ee]
one; a
A number word that helps form the phrase for category.
你想找哪一類工作？
What kind of job do you want to look for?
杯
bēi
[bēi]
cup (measure word)
Measure word for drinks served in cups or glasses.
我想喝一杯茶。
I want to drink a cup of tea.
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