一杯

yī bēi
one glass or cup

我想喝一杯咖啡。

I want to drink a cup of coffee.


informal

A single serving of a beverage, typically in a glass or cup.

他给我倒了一杯水。

He poured me a glass of water.

这杯茶很好喝。

This cup of tea is delicious.

Commonly used to refer to a single serving of a drink, often in a casual context.

Collocations

一杯茶a cup of tea一杯咖啡a cup of coffee一杯水a glass of water

Related Phrases

喝一杯phrase
to have a drink (often with someone)

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is frequently used in casual settings to refer to a single serving of a beverage.

Word Origin

Combination of '一' (one) and '杯' (cup/glass), literally meaning 'one cup.'

Usage Notes

Often used to describe a single serving of a drink in everyday conversation.

Word Breakdown

one
quantifier
+
cup or glass
noun
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