馬克杯 / 马克杯
mǎkèbēi
The English word 'mug' can be translated into Chinese as 馬克杯 / 马克杯 (mǎkèbēi) or 杯子.
Meaning: large cup (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 馬克杯 / 马克杯 | mǎkèbēi |
| 杯子 | bēizi |
馬克杯 / 马克杯 specifically refers to a mug, while 杯子 is a generic term for any vessel used for drinking.
Which one should you use?
In contrast, use 杯子 as a generic noun for any drinking vessel, such as a cup, glass or mug.
How do you pronounce it?
mǎkèbēi
Did you know?
- The word 馬克杯 is a loanword where 馬克 is a phonetic transcription of 'mug' and 杯 is the native Chinese word for 'cup'.
- The character 杯 is used in the word 杯賽 to refer to a 'cup' trophy or a tournament, similar to the English 'World Cup'.
- Unlike in English, where 'mug' can mean a face or a criminal, 馬克杯 and 杯子 are strictly used for drinking vessels.
Examples in context
- 我需要一只杯子。I need a mug.
- 这个杯子很漂亮。This mug is beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mug” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 馬克杯, CC BY-SA 4.0.
