牛奶 niú nǎi
“cow's milk”
nounHSK 2 · 2021 list level 1Measure word 瓶 · 杯
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
牛奶 appears in the November 2025 exam syllabus in the following numbered entry. Levels refer to the listed reading and use, not every meaning.
- Entry 151: 牛奶 niúnǎi — Level 1; official annotation 1 (名). PDF page 83
Separate from the HSK 2.0 and 2021 list labels above. Compare the three lists.
用法How to use 牛奶
牛奶 means cow's milk. It is a noun and usually appears with a measure word like 杯 (glass) or 盒 (carton), often in phrases such as 喝牛奶 or 一杯牛奶.
例句Example sentences
- 我早上喝了一杯牛奶。wǒ zǎo shàng hē le yì bēi niú nǎi.I drank a glass of milk this morning.
- 桌子上有一盒牛奶。zhuō zi shàng yǒu yì hé niú nǎi.There is a carton of milk on the table.
- 弟弟每天都要喝牛奶。dì di měi tiān dōu yào hē niú nǎi.My younger brother drinks milk every day.
常见错误Common mistakes
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✗我每天吃牛奶。
✓我每天喝牛奶。
Milk is a liquid, so use 喝 'drink', not 吃 'eat'.
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✗我喝了一牛奶。
✓我喝了一杯牛奶。
A number before 牛奶 needs a measure word such as 杯 or 盒.