How to Say ‘A cup of coffee’ in Traditional Chinese
一杯咖啡
💬 Usage Tip: Combines [一] (one) with [杯] (cup) and [咖啡] (coffee).
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: A common setting phrase in coffee shops across Taiwan.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
一
[yī]
one
The numeral representing one unit of something.
我們點一杯咖啡。
We order one cup of coffee.
杯
[bēi]
cup
A container for holding drinks, often used to measure drinks.
她給我一杯咖啡。
She gave me a cup of coffee.
咖啡
[kā fēi]
coffee
A brewed beverage made by percolating hot water through ground coffee beans.
我喜歡早上喝一杯咖啡。
I like to have a cup of coffee in the morning.
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