喝 (hē) — to drink | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

A basic transitive verb meaning 'to drink' (water, tea, coffee, etc.). 饮料 names the drink itself; 喝 is the action of consuming it.

verb

to drink

Easily confused

Examples

喝。
Wǒ hē shuǐ.
I drink water.
？
Nǐ hē chá ma?
Do you drink tea?
喝。
Wǒ bù hē kā fēi.
I don't drink coffee.

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