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How to Say ‘Small cup’ in Simplified Chinese

小杯

💬 Usage Tip: A common order size in cafes.

🇨🇳 In China: In China, smaller sizes might be less expensive and often found in local tea shops.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[xiǎo]

small

Indicates a small size of something.

Example

我今天只想要一个小杯咖啡。

I only want a small cup of coffee today.

[bēi]

cup

A container for drinking liquids, typically with a handle.

Example

这是一个小杯。

This is a small cup.

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