量词
Measure word for “wine” in Chinese
The measure word for wine in Chinese is 杯 (bēi): 一杯酒 (yì bēi jiǔ) means "one wine". 杯 is the measure word for cups and glasses of a drink.
Dictionaries also list: 瓶、罐、桶、缸.
- 两杯酒liǎng bēi jiǔtwo wines
- 这杯酒zhè bēi jiǔthis wine
- 那几杯酒nà jǐ bēi jiǔthose few wines
Wine is 酒 (jiǔ), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 杯
- coffee 咖啡
- tea 茶
- beer 啤酒
- mineral water 矿泉水
Common questions
What is the measure word for wine in Chinese?
The measure word for wine in Chinese is 杯 (bēi): 一杯酒 (yì bēi jiǔ) means "one wine". 瓶, 罐, 桶, 缸 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 酒?
People will understand 一个酒, but 一杯酒 is the correct form and what exams expect.