noun HSK 4
glass (drinking vessel) · glass cup · tumbler
Meaning
A common household word referring to any drinking glass made of glass material. It's a compound noun combining 玻璃 (glass material) and 杯 (cup/drinking vessel). This is the standard term for what English speakers would call a drinking glass.
Usage
Used in everyday contexts when referring to glass drinking vessels, as opposed to ceramic cups (茶杯) or paper cups (纸杯). Chinese speakers often specify the material of drinking vessels, so this term is very commonly heard in homes, restaurants, and shops.
Examples
- 01请给我一个干净的玻璃杯。.Please give me a clean glass.
- 02这个玻璃杯是从法国买的。.This glass was bought from France.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个玻璃杯
- 只两只玻璃杯
Common collocations
- 一个玻璃杯a glass
- 玻璃杯碎了the glass broke
- 洗玻璃杯wash the glass
Origin
玻璃 is a loanword from Sanskrit, originally referring to glass or crystal material. Combined with 杯 (cup), it creates the specific term for a glass drinking vessel.