杯

• 拼音: bēi
• 汉字拆解: 杯 = 木 (wood) + 不 (phonetic) — originally a wooden drinking vessel

含义

Cup; glass. A measure word used for drinks or beverages served in a cup or glass.

Primarily used as a measure word for beverages: 一杯水 (a glass of water), 一杯茶 (a cup of tea), 一杯咖啡 (a cup of coffee). Can also refer to the vessel itself, though 杯子 is more common for the physical object.

例句

1. 我想喝一杯水。
2. 他每天喝三杯茶。
3. 请给我一杯咖啡。

用法指南

语境: food, everyday

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 再来一杯。(Another cup, please.)
• 你要几杯？(How many cups do you want?)

错误说法

• 一杯饭 (Don't use 杯 for rice or solid food — use 碗 for bowls of food)

起源与历史

Composed of 木 (wood) and 不 (phonetic component). Originally referred to a wooden drinking vessel. Over time, the material became irrelevant and 杯 now refers to any cup or glass.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal