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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 morning light catches the delicate rim of the cup as they bring it to their lips.

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.

Examples

  • 这是一个杯子。

    This is a cup.

  • 我的杯子里有牛奶。

    There is milk in my cup.

  • 请给我一个杯子。

    Please give me a cup.

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What does "杯子" mean?

  • A. cup
  • B. mountain
  • C. fire
  • D. job

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