量词
Measure word for “beer” in Chinese
The measure word for beer in Chinese is 杯 (bēi): 一杯啤酒 (yì bēi pí jiǔ) means "one beer". 杯 is the measure word for cups and glasses of a drink.
Dictionaries also list: 瓶、罐、桶、缸.
- 两杯啤酒liǎng bēi pí jiǔtwo beers
- 这杯啤酒zhè bēi pí jiǔthis beer
- 那几杯啤酒nà jǐ bēi pí jiǔthose few beers
Beer is 啤酒 (pí jiǔ), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 杯
- wine 酒
- coffee 咖啡
- tea 茶
- mineral water 矿泉水
Common questions
What is the measure word for beer in Chinese?
The measure word for beer in Chinese is 杯 (bēi): 一杯啤酒 (yì bēi pí jiǔ) means "one beer". 瓶, 罐, 桶, 缸 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 啤酒?
People will understand 一个啤酒, but 一杯啤酒 is the correct form and what exams expect.