How to Say ‘A drink’ in Simplified Chinese
喝一杯
💬 Usage Tip: Means 'to have a drink', pronounced (huh ee bay).
🇨🇳 In China: Common invitation at social events.
Phrase Breakdown
喝
一杯
Word-by-Word Breakdown
喝
[hē]
drink
To consume a liquid.
想不想一起喝一杯？
Do you want to have a drink together?
一
[yī]
one; a
Refers to one single item.
来喝一杯吧。
Come have a drink.
杯
[bēi]
cup; glass
A container to drink from.
请我喝一杯饮料。
Buy me a drink.
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