一杯水
yī bēi shuǐ
a glass of water
我要一杯水。
I want a glass of water.
informal
A single serving of water, typically in a glass or cup.
请给我一杯水。
Please give me a glass of water.
他喝了一杯水就离开了。
He drank a glass of water and left.
This phrase is commonly used to request or describe a single serving of water.
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Common Usage
This phrase is often used when asking for water in restaurants or at home.
Word Origin
Composed of '一' (one), '杯' (cup/glass), and '水' (water).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to request or describe a single serving of water. It can also be used metaphorically to represent something simple or basic.
Word Breakdown
一
one
quantifier杯
cup/glass
noun水
water
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