How to Say ‘A cup of coffee’ in Traditional Chinese
一杯咖啡
💬 Usage Tip: Typical phrase when ordering coffee.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In Taiwan, tea is traditional, but coffee has become very popular.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
一
[yī]
one
The number 1; indicates a single item.
我只要一杯咖啡。
I just want one cup of coffee.
杯
[bēi]
cup
Indicates container for a beverage.
這是一杯熱的咖啡。
This is a cup of hot coffee.
咖啡
[kā fēi]
coffee
A drink made from coffee beans.
我喜歡黑咖啡。
I like black coffee.
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