How to Say ‘Have a drink’ in Traditional Chinese
喝一杯
hē yī bēi
[he yi bei]
💬 Usage Tip: [一] changes tone before a fourth-tone syllable, so [一杯] is said (yì bēi), not (yī bēi). You'll hear the same pattern in [一樣] (yí yàng) vs. [一次] (yí cì) depending on what follows.
Phrase Breakdown
喝
hē
[he]
to drink
A common verb meaning to drink beverages.
如果你還有空，我們可以喝一杯再繼續聊。
If you still have time, we can have a drink and keep chatting.
一
yī
[yi]
one; a
The number 'one'; here it works like 'a' in 'a drink.'
如果你還有空，我們可以喝一杯再繼續聊。
If you still have time, we can have a drink and keep chatting.
杯
bēi
[bei]
cup; glass
A measure word for cups, glasses, and drinks.
如果你還有空，我們可以喝一杯再繼續聊。
If you still have time, we can have a drink and keep chatting.
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