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“paper cup” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǐ bēi

Example

请给我两个纸杯。qǐng gěi wǒ liǎng gè zhǐ bēi

Please give me two paper cups.

Illustration for 纸杯 (paper cup)

How to say “paper cup” in Chinese

“Paper cup” in Chinese is 纸杯 (zhǐ bēi).

A light drinking vessel made from paper, usually intended for one short period of use.

Full entry for 纸杯: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 纸杯

请不要在公园乱丢一次性纸杯。qǐng bú yào zài gōng yuán luàn diū yí cì xìng zhǐ bēi

Please do not litter disposable paper cups in the park.

Tips for using 纸杯

  • In everyday Chinese, 纸杯 (zhǐbēi, "paper cup") mainly identifies the paper container, while 一次性 (yícìxìng, "single-use") can be added when its disposable status must be explicit.

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