咖啡杯子
请把咖啡杯子递给我。
Please pass me the coffee cup.
A small container used for drinking coffee, typically with a handle.
这个咖啡杯子有点小，装不下我的咖啡。
This coffee cup is a bit small; it can't hold my coffee.
她在咖啡杯子上画了一个可爱的小兔子。
She drew a cute little rabbit on the coffee cup.
Often used in everyday conversation to refer to the vessel rather than the drink itself.
Pro Tip
Distinguishing from general cups
While '杯子' (bēizi) can refer to any cup, '咖啡杯子' specifically implies a cup designed or used for coffee. It is more specific than just 'cup'.
Gold Rule
Literal compound
The term '咖啡杯子' is a straightforward combination of '咖啡' (coffee) and '杯子' (cup), meaning 'coffee cup'. No idiomatic or metaphorical meaning is involved.
Word Origin
The word '咖啡' (kāfēi) is a loanword from English 'coffee', while '杯子' (bēizi) means 'cup' in Chinese. The compound directly translates to 'coffee cup'.
Usage Notes
In Chinese, '杯子' (bēizi) is a general term for any cup, while '咖啡杯子' specifies its use for coffee. The term is literal and does not carry idiomatic meanings.