杯中物

bēi zhōng wù
drink in the cup

他举起酒杯,品尝杯中物的醇香。

He raised his glass and savored the rich aroma of the drink in the cup.


informal

The contents of a cup, typically referring to a beverage such as tea, wine, or other drinks.

杯中物的温度正好,让人感到舒适。

The temperature of the drink in the cup was just right, making it comfortable to enjoy.

This phrase is often used poetically or in literary contexts to describe the experience of drinking.

Collocations

品尝杯中物to taste the drink in the cup杯中物的香气the aroma of the drink in the cup

Related Phrases

杯中酒phrase
wine in the cup
杯中物的醇香phrase
the rich aroma of the drink in the cup

Pro Tip

Literary Usage

This phrase is often used in poetry or literary works to describe the experience of drinking, emphasizing the sensory aspects of the beverage.

Word Origin

The phrase combines '杯' (cup) and '中物' (contents of), literally meaning 'the thing inside the cup.' It is often used to refer to beverages in a poetic or literary manner.

Usage Notes

This phrase is more commonly found in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday speech. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the essence or core of something.

Word Breakdown

cup
root
+
inside
root
+
thing
root
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