How to Say ‘A cup of’ in Traditional Chinese
一杯
yī bēi
[ee bay]
💬 Usage Tip: [杯] is the counting word for drinks in cups. Use [一杯] before the drink name: [一杯咖啡], [一杯紅茶].
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number one; often used before measure words in orders.
我要一杯咖啡，不要兩杯。
I want one cup of coffee, not two cups.
杯
bēi
[bay]
cup
A measure word for drinks served in a cup.
我想點一杯熱拿鐵。
I’d like to order a cup of hot latte.
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