To open the mouth and take liquid into the body. To drink water, tea, alcohol, soup, or other liquids.
喝
Common Usage & Traps
- 喝水 — drink water
- 喝茶 — drink tea
- 喝一杯茶 — drink a cup of tea
- 喝热水 — drink hot water
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喝饭吃饭饭 is solid food; you eat it, not drink it.
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吃水喝水水 is a liquid; 吃 is for solids you chew.
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喝苹果吃苹果苹果 is solid fruit; it pairs with 吃.
Why is it 喝水 but 吃饭, and can you ever swap 喝 and 吃?
Chinese splits drinking and eating by liquid vs solid: 喝水, 吃饭.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Liquids | 喝水 / 喝茶 | 吃水 / 吃茶 |
| Solids | 吃饭 / 吃苹果 | 喝饭 / 喝苹果 |
| Hot drinks | 喝热水 | 吃热水 |
Why does 我在喝 sound wrong when someone asks 你在喝什么?
Because 什么 asks for the drink; answer 我在喝茶, not just 我在喝.
“我坐在桌前,
在喝一杯茶,
一杯热热的茶。” (I'm sitting at my desk, drinking a cup of tea — a nice hot cup of tea.)
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Question 你喝什么? | 我喝茶。 | 我喝。 |
| Question 你在干什么? | 我在喝茶。 | 我在喝。 |
Appears in Stories 8 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
Meet Dr. Mi, a doctor and teacher at Sichuan University. This simple HSK 1 story shows his daily routine from morning to night, helping you learn time expressions and everyday activities.
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他喜欢 喝 茶,也喜欢 喝 咖啡。
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吃了晚饭后,他会 喝 一杯普洱茶。
Join a family on a sweltering Beijing Sunday as a boy learns a funny lesson about playing outside in the summer heat. Perfect for HSK 1 learners.
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我和妈妈去那个商店买点 喝 的东西。
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
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服务员过来要撤,他说,放着吧,等会儿还 喝 。
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他没接话,端起茶杯 喝 了一口。
Ever wondered where old Beijing's tea-drinking culture has gone? Follow a visitor discovering why locals now avoid famous tea houses—and practice expressing surprise and comparisons in Chinese along the way.
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前天有个朋友告诉我,要想了解老北京的文化,应该去老茶馆 喝 一次"大碗儿茶"。
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他说,现在喜欢去茶馆 喝 茶的老北京不很多了。
This simple story introduces you to a family and what each member likes to do. Learn helpful words for food and daily activities as you read about Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, and the kids.
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爷爷吃面包,奶奶 喝 牛奶。
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爸爸 喝 热茶妈妈吃冷菜。
Welcome! This short poem helps you practice the months, weekdays, and mealtimes in Chinese. Read it aloud and notice the rhythm. You already know many of these words!
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早上吃早饭,上午 喝 早茶,中午吃午饭。
This short, soothing piece is about missing someone on a rainy night. The sentences are simple and repeat often, so you can practice reading while feeling the warm emotion.
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我坐在桌前,在 喝 一杯茶,一杯热热的茶。
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你有热茶 喝 吗?
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
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老先生不 喝 茶,也不吃东西。
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大中想:“老先生天天来,茶不热了也不 喝 ,他天天在看什么呢?”
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