How to Say ‘Order a cup of coffee’ in Traditional Chinese
點一杯咖啡
diǎn yī bēi kā fēi
[dyen ee bay kah-fay]
💬 Usage Tip: [一杯] is the measure part for drinks: number + [杯] + drink. Swap the drink freely, like [點一杯美式] or [來一杯拿鐵].
Phrase Breakdown
點
diǎn
[dyen]
to order
Used when ordering food or drinks at a café or restaurant.
我想點一杯咖啡，再加一個甜點。
I want to order a cup of coffee and add a dessert.
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number one; often used before measure words.
請給我點一杯咖啡，一杯熱拿鐵就好。
Please let me order a cup of coffee; one hot latte is fine.
杯
bēi
[bay]
cup; glass
A measure word for drinks served in a cup.
我想點一杯咖啡，不要太甜。
I want to order a cup of coffee, not too sweet.
咖啡
kā fēi
[kah-fay]
coffee
The general word for coffee in Chinese.
早上點一杯咖啡，精神會比較好。
If you order a cup of coffee in the morning, you'll feel more alert.
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