杯
bēi
cup; trophy cup; classifier for certain containers of liquids: glass, cup
Character
杯 = 木 + 不
A wooden cup you cannot put down, a cup
In context
Example sentences
我要一杯水。
Wǒ yào yī bēi shuǐ.
I want a glass of water.
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Words with 杯
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New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting of the new exam is announced for 13 December 2026, for HSK 1 to 6. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
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