Tassen und Flaschen zählen (杯 & 瓶)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
In Chinese, use {杯|bēi} for cups and {瓶|píng} for bottles to count liquids correctly.
- Use {杯|bēi} for open containers like mugs or glasses: {一|yī}{杯|bēi}{茶|chá} (one cup of tea).
- Use {瓶|píng} for sealed containers like plastic or glass bottles: {一|yī}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ} (one bottle of water).
- Always place the measure word between the number and the noun: Number + Measure Word + Noun.
Overview
Einheit Kaffee oder einer Scheibe Latte fragen sollst? Das passiert den Besten von uns. Im Deutschen sagen wir einfach eine Tasse oder eine Flasche, und glücklicherweise folgt das Chinesische einer sehr ähnlichen Logik.杯 (Tasse/Glas) und 瓶 (Flasche) ins Spiel.Zähleinheitswörter, die uns genau sagen, wie viel Flüssigkeit gemeint ist. Benutze sie richtig in einem 便利店 (Späti/Laden), und du klingst wie ein Profi. Profi-Tipp: Wenn du versuchst, ein Wasser ohne 瓶 zu bestellen, wird der Verkäufer dich ansehen, als ob er es dir direkt in die Hände gießen soll.How This Grammar Works
Brücke zwischen der Zahl und dem Objekt: das Zähleinheitswort.杯 ist für alles, was wie eine Tasse oder ein Glas aussieht. 瓶 ist für alles in einer Flasche.Eine [Einheit] Wasser.Formation Pattern
一 (eins), 两 (zwei), 三 (drei) usw.
杯 oder 瓶.
水 (Wasser), 咖啡 (Kaffee) usw.
一 杯 茶 (Eine Tasse Tee).
三 瓶 可乐 (Drei Flaschen Cola).
When To Use It
杯 und 瓶 ständig brauchen. Beim Sport mit 一瓶水 oder in einer Bar, wenn du 两瓶啤酒 bestellst. Auf Instagram unter deinem Kaffeefoto: meine erste 杯 am Morgen.杯 oder einer 瓶.Common Mistakes
二 (zwei) anstelle von 两 beim Zählen. Im Chinesischen *musst* du 两 verwenden, um Dinge zu zählen. Ein weiterer Fehler ist das völlige Vergessen des Zähleinheitswortes. 两啤酒 klingt unvollständig. Und obwohl 个 das Universalwort ist, wirkt es bei Getränken etwas faul. Benutze den richtigen Behälter und sammle Pluspunkte!Contrast With Similar Patterns
- 杯 vs. 罐:
罐ist für Dosen. - 瓶 vs. 壶:
壶ist für Kannen. - 杯 vs. 口:
口ist für einen Schluck.
Quick FAQ
Kann ich 杯 für Eiscreme verwenden?
Ja! Wenn es im Becher serviert wird: 一杯冰淇淋.
Heißt es 二 oder 两 mit 瓶?
Immer 两 zum Zählen von zwei Einheiten.
Was, wenn ich das Nomen nicht kenne?
Du kannst einfach auf etwas zeigen und 一杯这个 (eine Tasse davon) sagen.
Measure Word Structure
| Number | Measure Word | Noun | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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1
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{杯|bēi}
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{茶|chá}
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{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{茶|chá}
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2
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{瓶|píng}
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{水|shuǐ}
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{两|liǎng}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}
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3
|
{杯|bēi}
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{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}
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{三|sān}{杯|bēi}{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}
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4
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{瓶|píng}
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{可|kě}{乐|lè}
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{四|sì}{瓶|píng}{可|kě}{乐|lè}
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5
|
{杯|bēi}
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{牛|niú}{奶|nǎi}
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{五|wǔ}{杯|bēi}{牛|niú}{奶|nǎi}
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6
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{瓶|píng}
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{啤|pí}{酒|jiǔ}
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{六|liù}{瓶|píng}{啤|pí}{酒|jiǔ}
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Meanings
These are specific measure words (classifiers) used to quantify items based on their container type.
Cup/Glass
Used for liquids served in open-top vessels.
“{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{牛|niú}{奶|nǎi}”
“{两|liǎng}{杯|bēi}{果|guǒ}{汁|zhī}”
Bottle
Used for liquids in sealed or narrow-necked containers.
“{一|yī}{瓶|píng}{可|kě}{乐|lè}”
“{五|wǔ}{瓶|píng}{矿|kuàng}{泉|quán}{水|shuǐ}”
Reference Table
| Zählwort | Pinyin | Behältertyp | Beispiele |
|---|---|---|---|
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杯
|
bēi
|
Tasse, Glas, Becher
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Kaffee, Tee, Wein, Wasser
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瓶
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píng
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Flasche, Flakon
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Bier, Limo, Mineralwasser
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罐
|
guàn
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Dose, Glasgefäß
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Coladose, Dosenbier
|
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壶
|
hú
|
Kanne, Kessel
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Teekanne, Kaffeekanne
|
|
桶
|
tǒng
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Eimer, Kanister
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Wasserspender, KFC-Eimer
|
|
支
|
zhī
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Ampulle, Fläschchen
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Impfstoff, Augentropfen
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Formalitätsspektrum
{请|qǐng}{给|gěi}{我|wǒ}{一|yī}{瓶|píng}{矿|kuàng}{泉|quán}{水|shuǐ}。 (Ordering in a restaurant)
{我|wǒ}{要|yào}{一|yī}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}。 (Ordering in a restaurant)
{拿|ná}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}{给|gěi}{我|wǒ}。 (Ordering in a restaurant)
{来|lái}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}。 (Ordering in a restaurant)
Chinesische Behälter-Zählwörter
Oben offen (杯)
- 咖啡 Kaffee
- 茶 Tee
- 果汁 Saft
Verschlossen (瓶)
- 矿泉水 Mineralwasser
- 啤酒 Bier
- 可乐 Cola
Vergleich: 杯 vs. 瓶
So wählst du das richtige Wort
Ist es eine Flüssigkeit?
Ist es in einer Flasche mit Deckel?
Ist es in einer Tasse oder einem Glas?
Typische Gegenstände pro Behälter
Café-Vibes (杯)
- • 拿铁 (Latte)
- • 摩卡 (Mocha)
- • 热巧克力 (Heiße Schokolade)
Supermarktregal (瓶)
- • 洗发水 (Shampoo)
- • 红酒 (Rotwein)
- • 汽水 (Limo)
Beispiele nach Niveau
{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{茶|chá}
One cup of tea
{一|yī}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}
One bottle of water
{两|liǎng}{杯|bēi}{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}
Two cups of coffee
{两|liǎng}{瓶|píng}{可|kě}{乐|lè}
Two bottles of cola
{你|nǐ}{要|yào}{几|jǐ}{杯|bēi}{果|guǒ}{汁|zhī}?
How many cups of juice do you want?
{我|wǒ}{不|bù}{喝|hē}{这|zhè}{瓶|píng}{啤|pí}{酒|jiǔ}。
I don't drink this bottle of beer.
{这|zhè}{里|lǐ}{有|yǒu}{三|sān}{杯|bēi}{牛|niú}{奶|nǎi}。
There are three cups of milk here.
{他|tā}{买|mǎi}{了|le}{四|sì}{瓶|píng}{矿|kuàng}{泉|quán}{水|shuǐ}。
He bought four bottles of mineral water.
{请|qǐng}{给|gěi}{我|wǒ}{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{热|rè}{茶|chá}。
Please give me a cup of hot tea.
{这|zhè}{瓶|píng}{红|hóng}{酒|jiǔ}{很|hěn}{贵|guì}。
This bottle of red wine is very expensive.
{桌|zhuō}{子|zi}{上|shàng}{有|yǒu}{五|wǔ}{杯|bēi}{水|shuǐ}。
There are five cups of water on the table.
{我|wǒ}{每|měi}{天|tiān}{喝|hē}{两|liǎng}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}。
I drink two bottles of water every day.
{这|zhè}{家|jiā}{店|diàn}{的|de}{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{三|sān}{十|shí}{块|kuài}。
The coffee at this shop is 30 yuan a cup.
{如|rú}{果|guǒ}{你|nǐ}{口|kǒu}{渴|kě},{那|nà}{里|lǐ}{有|yǒu}{几|jǐ}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}。
If you are thirsty, there are a few bottles of water there.
{我|wǒ}{不|bù}{太|tài}{喜|xǐ}{欢|huan}{这|zhè}{种|zhǒng}{瓶|píng}{装|zhuāng}{果|guǒ}{汁|zhī}。
I don't really like this kind of bottled juice.
{请|qǐng}{帮|bāng}{我|wǒ}{拿|ná}{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{冰|bīng}{水|shuǐ}。
Please help me get a cup of ice water.
{即|jí}{使|shǐ}{是|shì}{最|zuì}{简|jiǎn}{单|dān}{的|de}{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{茶|chá},{也|yě}{有|yǒu}{很|hěn}{多|duō}{讲|jiǎng}{究|jiu}。
Even the simplest cup of tea has many nuances.
{这|zhè}{瓶|píng}{陈|chén}{年|nián}{红|hóng}{酒|jiǔ}{是|shì}{他|tā}{送|sòng}{给|gěi}{我|wǒ}{的|de}。
This bottle of aged red wine was a gift from him.
{无|wú}{论|lùn}{是|shì}{杯|bēi}{装|zhuāng}{还|hái}{是|shì}{瓶|píng}{装|zhuāng},{品|pǐn}{质|zhì}{都|dōu}{很|hěn}{重|zhòng}{要|yào}。
Whether it's cup-served or bottled, quality is important.
{他|tā}{一|yī}{口|kǒu}{气|qì}{喝|hē}{了|le}{两|liǎng}{瓶|píng}{啤|pí}{酒|jiǔ}。
He drank two bottles of beer in one go.
{在|zài}{这|zhè}{种|zhǒng}{场|chǎng}{合|hé},{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{清|qīng}{茶|chá}{胜|shèng}{过|guò}{千|qiān}{言|yán}{万|wàn}{语|yǔ}。
In this setting, a cup of clear tea is worth more than a thousand words.
{那|nà}{瓶|píng}{酒|jiǔ}{已|yǐ}{经|jīng}{开|kāi}{封|fēng}{了},{不|bù}{宜|yí}{久|jiǔ}{放|fàng}。
That bottle of wine has been opened; it shouldn't be kept long.
{他|tā}{对|duì}{这|zhè}{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}{的|de}{香|xiāng}{气|qì}{赞|zàn}{不|bù}{绝|jué}{口|kǒu}。
He couldn't stop praising the aroma of this cup of coffee.
{瓶|píng}{子|zi}{里|lǐ}{装|zhuāng}{的|de}{不|bù}{仅|jǐn}{是|shì}{水},{更|gèng}{是|shì}{一|yī}{份|fèn}{心|xīn}{意|yì}。
What's in the bottle is not just water, but a gesture of kindness.
Leicht verwechselbar
Learners use {个|gè} for everything because it's the easiest.
Both mean 'two', but they are used in different contexts.
Learners forget which is which.
Häufige Fehler
{一|yī}{个|gè}{茶|chá}
{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{茶|chá}
{二|èr}{杯|bēi}{水|shuǐ}
{两|liǎng}{杯|bēi}{水|shuǐ}
{我|wǒ}{要|yào}{三|sān}{水|shuǐ}
{我|wǒ}{要|yào}{三|sān}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}
{一|yī}{瓶|píng}{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}{杯|bēi}
{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}
{这|zhè}{瓶|píng}{茶|chá}{是|shì}{热|rè}{的|de}
{这|zhè}{杯|bēi}{茶|chá}{是|shì}{热|rè}{的|de}
{两|liǎng}{个|gè}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}
{两|liǎng}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}
{几|jǐ}{个|gè}{杯|bēi}{水|shuǐ}
{几|jǐ}{杯|bēi}{水|shuǐ}
{那|nà}{杯|bēi}{啤|pí}{酒|jiǔ}{很|hěn}{贵|guì}
{那|nà}{瓶|píng}{啤|pí}{酒|jiǔ}{很|hěn}{贵|guì}
{我|wǒ}{喝|hē}{了|le}{两|liǎng}{杯|bēi}{矿|kuàng}{泉|quán}{水|shuǐ}
{我|wǒ}{喝|hē}{了|le}{两|liǎng}{瓶|píng}{矿|kuàng}{泉|quán}{水|shuǐ}
{他|tā}{买|mǎi}{了|le}{一|yī}{瓶|píng}{热|rè}{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}
{他|tā}{买|mǎi}{了|le}{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{热|rè}{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}
{这|zhè}{瓶|píng}{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}{是|shì}{现|xiàn}{磨|mó}{的|de}
{这|zhè}{杯|bēi}{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}{是|shì}{现|xiàn}{磨|mó}{的|de}
{我|wǒ}{想|xiǎng}{点|diǎn}{一|yī}{瓶|píng}{茶|chá}
{我|wǒ}{想|xiǎng}{点|diǎn}{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{茶|chá}
{他|tā}{拿|ná}{了|le}{两|liǎng}{杯|bēi}{水|shuǐ}{走|zǒu}{了|le}
{他|tā}{拿|ná}{了|le}{两|liǎng}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}{走|zǒu}{了|le}
{这|zhè}{杯|bēi}{水|shuǐ}{是|shì}{塑|sù}{料|liào}{的|de}
{这|zhè}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}{是|shì}{塑|sù}{料|liào}{的|de}
Satzmuster
{我|wǒ}{要|yào} ___ ___ ___.
{桌|zhuō}{子|zi}{上|shàng}{有|yǒu} ___ ___ ___.
{你|nǐ}{想|xiǎng}{喝} ___ ___ ___ {吗|ma}?
{这|zhè} ___ ___ ___ {很|hěn}{好|hǎo}{喝|hē}.
Real World Usage
{我|wǒ}{要|yào}{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}。
{我|wǒ}{买|mǎi}{了|le}{两|liǎng}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}。
{帮|bāng}{我|wǒ}{带|dài}{一|yī}{瓶|píng}{可|kě}{乐|lè}。
{请|qǐng}{给|gěi}{我|wǒ}{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{热|rè}{茶|chá}。
{选|xuǎn}{择|zé}{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{果|guǒ}{汁|zhī}。
{这|zhè}{里|lǐ}{有|yǒu}{瓶|píng}{装|zhuāng}{水|shuǐ}{吗|ma}?
Die 'Zwei'-Regel
liǎng bēioder
liǎng píng. Zeig dazu das V-Zeichen! «两杯水»
Vergiss das 'Ge'
Gānbēi! (Ex und hopp)
Smart Tips
Always think: 'Is it open or closed?'
Remember: {两|liǎng} is for quantity, {二|èr} is for counting.
Use the container to define the object.
Use specific measure words for specific containers.
Aussprache
Tone of {两|liǎng}
It is a third tone, make sure to dip low.
Tone of {杯|bēi}
First tone, keep it high and flat.
Question
{要|yào}{一|yī}{杯|bēi}{茶|chá}{吗|ma}↗?
Rising intonation at the end for questions.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of a 'B' for 'Bottle' and 'B' for 'Bei' (Cup). Wait, that's confusing! Instead, remember: 'Bei' sounds like 'Bay'—you drink from a cup like a bay. 'Ping' sounds like 'Ping'—the sound of a bottle cap popping!
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a giant cup (杯) on your left and a tall bottle (瓶) on your right. When you are thirsty, you reach for the cup to sip and the bottle to chug.
Rhyme
One cup is {一|yī}{杯|bēi}, tea is in it. One bottle is {一|yī}{瓶|píng}, drink it in a minute.
Story
I went to a cafe. I ordered {一|yī}{杯|bēi}{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}. Then I went to the store. I bought {两|liǎng}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}. It was a very thirsty day.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Go to your kitchen, point at 3 items, and say the correct measure word for each out loud.
Kulturelle Hinweise
In China, it is very common to order bottled water in restaurants, often served at room temperature.
In Taiwan, tea culture is huge. You will often see {杯|bēi} used for bubble tea.
Cantonese speakers often use {杯|bēi} for almost all drinks in casual settings.
Measure words originated from the need to classify items for trade and inventory.
Gesprächseinstiege
{你|nǐ}{想|xiǎng}{喝|hē}{什|shén}{么|me}?
{你|nǐ}{每|měi}{天|tiān}{喝|hē}{几|jǐ}{瓶|píng}{水|shuǐ}?
{你|nǐ}{觉|jué}{得|de}{这|zhè}{瓶|píng}{酒|jiǔ}{怎|zěn}{么|me}{样|yàng}?
{如|rú}{果|guǒ}{你|nǐ}{在|zài}{咖|kā}{啡|fēi}{馆|guǎn},{你|nǐ}{会|huì}{点|diǎn}{什|shén}{么|me}?
Tagebuch-Impulse
Häufige Fehler
Test Yourself
Score: /3
Ubungsaufgaben
8 exercises{一|yī} ___ {茶|chá}
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
{我|wǒ}{要|yào}{一|yī}{个|gè}{啤|pí}{酒|jiǔ}
{茶|chá} / {一|yī} / {杯|bēi}
Two bottles of water.
Match: {茶|chá} - {杯|bēi}, {水|shuǐ} - {瓶|píng}
I want a coffee.
{我|wǒ}{喝|hē}{了|le}{两|liǎng} ___ {可|kě}{乐|lè}
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesKaffee / wollen / ich / Tasse / eine
Drei Flaschen Wasser.
Verbinde die Paare:
桌子上有___瓶水。(Auf dem Tisch stehen zwei Flaschen Wasser.)
Wie sagt man 'ein Becher Nudeln'?
我要三个咖啡。
Flaschen / er / trank / zwei / Bier
Welches Glas Wein?
这是一___我喜欢的茶。(Dies ist eine Tasse Tee, die ich mag.)
An der Bar: 'Geben Sie mir vier Flaschen Bier.'
Score: /10
FAQ (8)
Technically, yes, but it sounds very unnatural for drinks. Use {杯|bēi} or {瓶|píng} to sound like a native.
For cans, we use {罐|guàn}. So, {一|yī}{罐|guàn}{可|kě}{乐|lè}.
In Chinese, {两|liǎng} is used for quantities before measure words, while {二|èr} is for counting numbers.
No, it's for any liquid in an open container, like cold juice or iced coffee.
If you are unsure, {个|gè} is your safety net, but try to learn the specific ones!
Yes, plastic, glass, and metal bottles all use {瓶|píng}.
Sometimes! {杯|bēi} can be used for things like ice cream or yogurt in cups.
Yes, like {罐|guàn} for cans or {壶|hú} for pots of tea.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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Improving
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In Other Languages
una taza de / una botella de
Chinese requires the measure word for all counts, while Spanish only uses it for containers.
une tasse de / une bouteille de
Chinese measure words are mandatory for all nouns, not just liquids.
eine Tasse / eine Flasche
Chinese classifiers are not nouns in the same way.
一杯 (ippai) / 一本 (ippon)
Japanese counters change based on the shape of the object more strictly.
كوب من / زجاجة من
Chinese lacks prepositions in this structure.
Measure words (量词)
None.
Learning Path
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