How to pronounce bei zi (杯子) in Chinese
Bei zi (often typed beizi) is written 杯子, pinyin bēi zi. Hear 杯子 (bēi zi) spoken, see what it means, then record yourself for instant AI feedback on your pronunciation.
杯子
bēi zi
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Characters & meanings
cup; glass
child / seed
Common mistake
High + neutral (1-0) — and mind the minimal pair: bēizi (cup) vs bèizi (被子, quilt). The first syllable's tone decides whether you're asking for a drink or a blanket.
Tone change in this word
The suffix 子 is always neutral.
Example sentence
杯子里有水。
Bēizi lǐ yǒu shuǐ.
There is water in the cup.
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