bēi
cup

她端起茶盃,轻轻地喝了一口。

She picked up the teacup and took a gentle sip.


general

A container typically used for drinking, often with a handle and a stem.

他赢得了比赛,举起了奖盃。

He won the competition and raised the trophy.

Can refer to various types of cups, including teacups, wine glasses, or trophies.

Collocations

茶盃teacup奖盃trophy酒盃wine glass

Related Phrases

举杯phrase
to raise a glass
杯中物phrase
the contents of a cup (often metaphorical)

Pro Tip

Context Matters

'盃' can mean either a drinking cup or a trophy, so pay attention to the context to determine the correct meaning.

Word Origin

Derived from the Chinese character meaning 'cup' or 'trophy', often used in both everyday and ceremonial contexts.

Usage Notes

In modern usage, '盃' can refer to both drinking vessels and awards, depending on context.

Word Breakdown

cup or trophy
root
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