How to Say ‘A cup of coffee’ in Simplified Chinese
一杯咖啡
💬 Usage Tip: Combine [一杯] (a cup) with [咖啡] (coffee) for this phrase.
🇨🇳 In China: Ordering coffee in China is increasingly popular, especially among the younger generation.
Phrase Breakdown
一杯
咖啡
Word-by-Word Breakdown
一
[yī]
one
The number indicating a single item.
我只喝一杯咖啡。
I only drink one cup of coffee.
杯
[bēi]
cup
A vessel for drinking.
给我一杯咖啡。
Give me a cup of coffee.
咖啡
[kā fēi]
coffee
A drink made from coffee beans.
早上喝咖啡帮助我醒来。
Drinking coffee in the morning helps me wake up.
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