How to Say ‘A cup of coffee’ in Traditional Chinese
一杯咖啡
yī bēi kā fēi
[ee bay kah fay]
💬 Usage Tip: [一杯] is number + measure word + noun: [一杯咖啡], [一杯茶]. [一] here is usually said (yì) before [杯], not (yī).
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number "one." In ordering, it often introduces quantity, as in one cup or one drink.
我要一杯燕麥奶咖啡。
I want one cup of oat milk coffee.
杯
bēi
[bay]
cup; glass
A measure word for drinks served in a cup. It is used after numbers when ordering beverages.
這一杯咖啡可以換豆奶嗎？
Can this cup of coffee be changed to soy milk?
咖啡
kā fēi
[kah fay]
coffee
The standard word for coffee. It can refer to coffee in general or a coffee drink on a menu.
這家店的咖啡可以選燕麥奶。
The coffee at this shop can be made with oat milk.
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