Definition
This character 桮 (bēi) is a classical variant of 杯 (bēi) — the modern standard character for 'cup' or 'glass'. It appears in ancient texts and calligraphy. In modern usage, it is rarely used; instead, write 杯 for the classifier (一杯水) or the noun (杯子).
classifier
cup of (a drink)glass ofa — used for liquids served in cups or glasses
Examples
- 杯。Qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi chá.Please give me a cup of tea.
- 杯。Tā hē le sān bēi píjiǔ.He drank three glasses of beer.
- 杯。Měitiān hē yì bēi hóngjiǔ duì shēntǐ yǒu hǎochù.Drinking a glass of red wine every day is good for your health.
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