Chinese word

杯子

Pronunciation

Pinyinbēi zi

Meaning

  • nouncup

Example

请把杯子放在桌子上。qǐng bǎ bēi zi fàng zài zhuō zi shàng

Please put the cup on the table.

Illustration for 杯子 (cup)

More examples

这个杯子是我的。zhè ge bēi zi shì wǒ de

This cup is mine.

Core concept

A small open vessel designed to hold a drink and be carried in one hand.

Common phrases

  • 这个杯子zhè ge bēi zi

    this cup

  • 我的杯子wǒ de bēi zi

    my cup

  • 桌子上的杯子zhuō zi shàng de bēi zi

    the cup on the table

Similar words

瓶子píng zi: A narrow-necked container used to keep or transport liquid.
碗wǎn: A deep dish used to hold rice, soup, or similar food for eating.
盘子pán zi: A shallow dish used to place and serve food.

Definition in Chinese

用于盛水、茶、咖啡等饮品、便于单手持用的饮具。yòng yú shèng shuǐ chá kā fēi děng yín pǐn biàn yú dān shǒu chí yòng de yǐn jù

Word origin

杯 (bēi, "cup") + 子 (zi, "noun-forming suffix") forms 杯子 (bēizi, "cup"), a concrete everyday noun for the drinking vessel.

Usage tips

  • The measure word 杯 (bēi, "cupful") counts a serving of a drink, while the full noun names the container, so context separates an amount from an object.

Other meanings

  • glassnoun

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