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杯
bēi
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- bēi
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- 杯
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- 杯
1 · measure word
A measure word for an amount of drink served in a cup or glass.
用于按杯计量的饮料等，表示一杯的量。
Use number + 杯 + drink: 两杯茶. To name the containers themselves, use 杯子, as in 两个杯子.
We would like two cups of tea.
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我们要两杯茶。
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Please give me a glass of water.
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请给我一杯水。
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Bēi has the first tone. Practice 一杯 and 两杯; do not add 个 before 杯 in this pattern.
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2 · measure word
A measure word for an amount of liquid served in a cup or glass.
按杯来计量饮料等液体时使用的量词。
Use number + 杯 + drink, as in 三杯茶. This counts servings, not empty containers; 杯子 names the container. It does not specify a fixed volume.
We ordered three cups of tea and a glass of milk.
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我们点了三杯茶和一杯牛奶。
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She finished a glass of water and poured herself another half glass.
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她喝完一杯水，又给自己倒了半杯。
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Mandarin reading: bēi.
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