量词
Measure word for “tea” in Chinese
The measure word for tea in Chinese is 杯 (bēi): 一杯茶 (yì bēi chá) means "one tea". 杯 is the measure word for cups and glasses of a drink.
Dictionaries also list: 壶.
- 两杯茶liǎng bēi chátwo teas
- 这杯茶zhè bēi cháthis tea
- 那几杯茶nà jǐ bēi cháthose few teas
Tea is 茶 (chá), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 杯
- wine 酒
- coffee 咖啡
- beer 啤酒
- mineral water 矿泉水
Common questions
What is the measure word for tea in Chinese?
The measure word for tea in Chinese is 杯 (bēi): 一杯茶 (yì bēi chá) means "one tea". 壶 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 茶?
People will understand 一个茶, but 一杯茶 is the correct form and what exams expect.