咖啡
Basic Meaning
n
Coffee (the plant). A small evergreen tree or shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions, with red berries containing seeds that are roasted and ground to make a beverage.
常绿小乔木或灌木，叶子长卵形，先端尖，花白色，有香气，结浆果，深红色，内有两颗种子。种子炒熟制成粉，可以做饮料。生长在热带和亚热带地区。
Words:
咖啡树咖啡种子
Sentences:
- 巴西的气候很适合种植咖啡树。The climate in Brazil is very suitable for growing coffee plants.
n
Note that '咖啡' in this sense often refers to the prepared grounds or instant coffee powder you buy in a store, e.g., '买一袋咖啡' (buy a bag of coffee).
Coffee (the powder or grounds). The roasted and ground seeds of the coffee plant, used to make the beverage.
炒熟的咖啡种子制成的粉末。
Words:
咖啡粉冲泡咖啡
Sentences:
- 这包咖啡粉的香味很浓郁。This bag of coffee powder has a very rich aroma.
n
This is the most common usage in daily conversation. You can use it directly, e.g., '我想喝咖啡' (I want to drink coffee).
Coffee (the beverage). The drink made from brewing coffee grounds or dissolving instant coffee.
用咖啡粉末或块状物制成的饮料。
Words:
喝咖啡热咖啡
Sentences:
- 你要冰咖啡还是热咖啡？Do you want iced coffee or hot coffee?