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“cup” in Chinese

杯子bēizi
Illustration of "cup" in a Chinese cultural setting
A person takes a porcelain cup from a wooden kitchen shelf, filling it with steaming green tea from a kettle. The mornin…

Usage note

杯子 is a very common word for any kind of cup or glass used for drinking. It's neutral and can refer to materials like ceramic, glass, or plastic—so you can use it whether you're drinking tea, water, or juice.

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