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How to Say ‘Americano’ in Simplified Chinese

美式咖啡

💬 Usage Tip: Combines [美式] and [咖啡] to refer to a specific type of coffee.

🇨🇳 In China: In China, diverse coffee options reflect the global influence on local tastes.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

美式

[měi shì]

Americano

A type of coffee prepared by adding hot water to espresso, giving a similar strength but different flavor from traditionally brewed coffee.

Example

我每天早上喝美式咖啡。

I drink an Americano every morning.

咖啡

[kā fēi]

coffee

A brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans.

Example

咖啡对许多人来说是不可或缺的。

Coffee is indispensable for many people.

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