How to Say ‘Have a drink’ in Traditional Chinese
喝一杯
hē yī bēi
[huh ee bay]
💬 Usage Tip: [一杯] literally means "one cup/glass," but in bar talk [喝一杯] just means "have a drink." Before [杯], [一] is pronounced (yì), so [一杯] sounds like (yì bēi).
Phrase Breakdown
喝
hē
[huh]
to drink
A common verb for drinking beverages.
要不要一起喝一杯，先看看你方不方便？
Want to have a drink together? First, let's see if it's convenient for you.
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number one; here it helps form the phrase 'one drink.'
先喝一杯再決定要不要續攤。
Let's have one drink first, then decide whether to continue elsewhere.
杯
bēi
[bay]
cup; glass
A measure word for drinks, like a cup or glass.
我想請你喝一杯，如果你不介意的話。
I'd like to buy you a drink, if you don't mind.
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