一杯酒

yī bēi jiǔ
a glass of alcohol

我想喝一杯酒。

I want to drink a glass of alcohol.


informal

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

他喝完一杯酒后就离开了。

He left after finishing a glass of alcohol.

Commonly used to refer to a drink of wine, beer, or other alcoholic beverages.

Collocations

喝一杯酒to drink a glass of alcohol倒一杯酒to pour a glass of alcohol

Related Phrases

喝一杯phrase
to have a drink (alcoholic)

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used when offering or accepting a drink in social situations.

Word Origin

Combination of '一杯' (a glass/cup) and '酒' (alcohol).

Usage Notes

Often used in casual conversation to refer to drinking alcohol in social settings.

Word Breakdown

一杯
a glass or cup
quantifier
+
alcohol
noun
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