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Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Mandarin Chinese learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will cover vocabulary related to drinks. Drinks are an important part of Chinese culture, just like food. Chinese people love to drink all kinds of tea and often have tea ceremonies to celebrate special occasions. Chinese tea culture dates back to the Tang Dynasty, making it more than a thousand years old. Chinese tea ceremonies have strict rules on how the tea is brewed, served, and consumed. Chinese tea is not just a drink, but also a way to appreciate art and culture. Apart from tea, other beverages are also popular in China, such as herbal tea, alcoholic drinks, and soft drinks.

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Useful vocabulary and phrases[edit | edit source]

Below is a list of essential Chinese vocabulary words and phrases related to drinks:

Mandarin Chinese Pronunciation English
to drink
饮料 yǐn liào beverage
shuǐ water
chá tea
可乐 kě lè cola
矿泉水 kuàng quán shuǐ mineral water
啤酒 pí jiǔ beer
咖啡 kā fēi coffee
牛奶 niú nǎi milk
奶茶 nǎi chá milk tea
果汁 guǒ zhī fruit juice
红茶 hóng chá black tea
绿茶 lǜ chá green tea
冰水 bīng shuǐ cold water
热水 rè shuǐ hot water
一杯水 yī bēi shuǐ a glass of water
一瓶啤酒 yī píng pí jiǔ a bottle of beer
一壶茶 yī hú chá a pot of tea
Mandarin Chinese English
開胃酒/开胃酒 (kāiwèi jiǔ) apéritif
蘋果汁/苹果汁 (píngguǒ zhī) apple juice
啤酒 (píjiǔ) beer
黑咖啡 (hēi kāfēi) black coffee
紅茶/红茶 (hóng chá) black tea
甘菊茶 (gānjúchá) camomile tea
卡布奇諾/卡布奇诺 (kǎbùqínuò) cappuccino
雞尾酒/鸡尾酒 (jīwěi jiǔ) cocktail
咖啡 (kāfēi) coffee
可樂/可乐 (kělè) coke
香檳酒/香槟酒 (xiāngbīn jiǔ) champagne
巧克力奶 (qiǎokèlì nǎi) chocolate milk
紅莓汁/红莓汁 (hóngméi zhī) cranberry juice
薑汁酒/姜汁酒 (jiāngzhī jiŭ) ginger ale
葡萄汁 (pútáo zhī) grape juice
綠茶/绿茶 (lǜchá) green tea
草本茶 (cǎoběn chá) herbal tea
蜂蜜 (fēngmì) honey
冰茶 (bīngchá) iced tea
檸檬水/柠檬水 (níngméng shuǐ) lemonade
烈酒 (lièjiǔ) liquor
牛奶 (niúnăi) milk
奶昔 (nǎixí)/(nǎixī) milk shake
礦泉水/矿泉水 (kuàngquán shuǐ) mineral water
橙汁 (chéngzhī) orange juice
雜果賓治/杂果宾治 (záguǒ bīnzhì) punch
紅葡萄酒/红葡萄酒 (hóng pútaojiǔ) red wine
蘇打水/苏打水 (sūdá shuǐ) soda
果子露 (guǒzi lù) syrup
茶 (chá) tea
奎寧水/奎宁水 (kuíníng shuǐ) tonic water
酸奶 (suānnǎi) yogurt
水 (shuǐ) water
葡萄酒 (pútáo jiǔ) wine
威士忌酒 (wēishìjì jiǔ) whiskey

Some useful phrases:

  • 我要一杯水。 (Wǒ yào yī bēi shuǐ.) - I would like a glass of water.
  • 请给我一瓶可乐。 (Qǐng gěi wǒ yī píng kě lè.) - Please give me a bottle of cola.
  • 你想喝什么? (Nǐ xiǎng hē shén me?) - What would you like to drink?
  • 我喜欢喝茶。 (Wǒ xǐ huān hē chá.) - I like to drink tea.

Drinks in Chinese culture[edit | edit source]

Drinking has an important place in Chinese culture. Many social activities involve drinking, such as business meetings, dinners, and family gatherings. However, drinking in China is often done within social contexts, where you are expected to make frequent toasts and show respect to elders and superiors. In China, drinking is seen as a way to build closer relationships and show good manners.

Tea, in particular, is a vital part of Chinese culture. A traditional tea ceremony involves high-quality tea, skillful brewing, and delicate tea wares. The tea ceremony is not just about serving tea, but also about creating an atmosphere of tranquility and harmony. The art of tea ceremony has been passed down from generation to generation, making it an important aspect of Chinese heritage.

Alcohol is also an essential part of Chinese culture, and many Chinese people enjoy drinking at parties or social gatherings. In China, alcohol is seen as a way to break down social barriers and build friendships. Baijiu (白酒) is the most popular type of alcoholic beverage in China and is often consumed during formal banquets or celebrations. Baijiu can be quite potent, with alcohol content ranging from around 30% to 60%.

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

A: 你想喝什么? (Nǐ xiǎng hē shén me?) - What would you like to drink? B: 我想要一杯奶茶。 (Wǒ xiǎng yào yī bēi nǎi chá.) - I would like a glass of milk tea. A: 好的,马上给你来。 (Hǎo de, mǎ shàng gěi nǐ lái.) - Sure, I will get it for you right away. B: 谢谢! (Xiè xiè!) - Thank you!

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Drinks are an essential part of Chinese culture, and learning the vocabulary related to beverages will help you communicate more effectively in Mandarin. Apart from the words we have covered in this lesson, there are many other types of beverages that are popular in China. Don't forget to practice your language skills by chatting with native speakers on the Polyglot Club platform. Find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also check out the Vocabulary page for more useful Mandarin Chinese vocabulary lessons.


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