How to Say ‘A cup of coffee’ in Traditional Chinese
一杯咖啡
💬 Usage Tip: Direct way to order coffee.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Specify the type of coffee if you have a preference.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
一
[yī]
one
The number one.
我想點一杯咖啡外帶。
I would like to order one cup of coffee to go.
杯
[bēi]
cup
A unit of measurement for beverages served in a cup.
我們的咖啡店提供大杯和小杯咖啡。
Our coffee shop offers both large and small cups of coffee.
咖啡
[kā fēi]
coffee
A dark-colored beverage made from roasted coffee beans.
這杯咖啡很香濃，適合早上提神。
This cup of coffee is very aromatic and great for a morning pick-me-up.
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