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杯子 (bēizi) — how to say "cup" in Chinese
Measure word: 个
杯子
Cup, glass
Character composition
杯
cup, glass
子
child; noun suffix
Radicals / Keys
子
Child
#39 · zǐ · 3 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Examples
我有一个杯子，我喝茶也喝水。
I have a cup, I drink both tea and water.
我有一个杯子
I have a cup.
Mnemonic
[bēizi-] Baymax from Big Hero 6 throws a tea party for his robot friends. He pours tea into a magic cup 杯子 ☕ that sings a lullaby 子, like a child. Baymax is amazed at how this cup makes everyone feel as cozy as a family gathering!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "cup" in Chinese?
"cup" in Chinese is 杯子 (bēizi).
What does 杯子 mean in English?
杯子 (bēizi) means "Cup, glass".
How is 杯子 pronounced?
It is pronounced bēizi (written as beizi). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "cup" in Chinese characters?
It is written 杯子.
What HSK level is 杯子?
杯子 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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