How to Say ‘A drink’ in Simplified Chinese
一杯饮料
💬 Usage Tip: Literally translates to 'one cup of beverage'.
🇨🇳 In China: Drinking socially is part of many cultures, including Chinese. It's common to specify '一杯' or one cup/glass.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
一
[yī]
one
The number one.
我只要一个苹果。
I only want one apple.
杯
[bēi]
cup
A container for liquids, usually with a handle.
我要一杯水。
I want a cup of water.
饮料
[yǐn liào]
beverage
A drinkable liquid.
你喜欢哪种饮料？
What kind of beverage do you like?
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