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March 24, 2026
饮料(飲料)yǐnliào(yin3liao4)
饮料 (yǐnliào) refers to any kind of drink or beverage, typically non-alcoholic. It encompasses a wide range of liquids, from water and soda to juices and teas, and is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts, especially when discussing food and drinks.
Frequency#2516DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, beverages play an important role in social gatherings, often being served alongside meals or during festivities. Popular drinks include tea and various fruit juices, reflecting the cultural emphasis on health and freshness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'yin' (音) sound coming from a 'liao' (了) bottle as you pour a refreshing drink. The character 饮 (yǐn) suggests drinking, while 料 (liào) hints at the various ingredients or materials that make up your favorite beverages, making it easy to remember that 饮料 is all about drinks!
Meanings of 饮料
yǐnliào(yin3liao4)
1drink
2beverage
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About 饮料
饮料Simplified
飲料Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2516Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 饮料
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饮品 (yǐnpǐn) refers to drinks in a broader sense, including alcoholic beverages, while 饮料 (yǐnliào) specifically refers to non-alcoholic drinks.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'yin' (音) sound coming from a 'liao' (了) bottle as you pour a refreshing drink. The character 饮 (yǐn) suggests drinking, while 料 (liào) hints at the various ingredients or materials that make up your favorite beverages, making it easy to remember that 饮料 is all about drinks!
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context when using 饮料; it is fairly neutral and can be used in both spoken and written forms. Common collocations include '饮料店' (beverage shop) or '饮料瓶' (beverage bottle). Avoid confusing it with '酒' (jiǔ), which specifically refers to alcoholic drinks.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 饮料 connects well with other food-related vocabulary, such as 食物 (shíwù, food) and 餐 (cān, meal). Focus on practicing its use in sentences about meals and preferences to enhance your vocabulary retention.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, beverages play an important role in social gatherings, often being served alongside meals or during festivities. Popular drinks include tea and various fruit juices, reflecting the cultural emphasis on health and freshness.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 饮料 with other terms for specific drinks, such as '饮水' (yǐnshuǐ, drinking water). Remember that 饮料 is broader and includes various types of beverages beyond just water.
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Grammar Patterns of 饮料
饮料 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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你确定不用我为你调一杯____吗？
Are you sure I can't mix you a drink?
Example Sentences for 饮料 (10)
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1
你确定不用我为你调一杯饮料吗？
nǐ què dìng bù yòng wǒ wéi nǐ tiáo yī bēi yǐn liào ma？
Are you sure I can't mix you a drink?
2
马克一声不响地给他们每人倒好饮料并端上来。
mǎ kè yī shēng bù xiǎng dì gěi tā mén měi rén dǎo hǎo yǐn liào bìng duān shàng lái。
Quietly Mark poured and served drinks for all of them.
bù tóng pái zǐ de yǐn liào suǒ hán de kǎ lù lǐ shù dà bù xiāng tóng。
The number of calories in different brands of drinks varies enormously.
9
她为他们倒上饮料，然后开大音量播放唱片。
tā wéi tā mén dǎo shàng yǐn liào， ， rán hòu kāi dà yīn liáng bō fàng chàng。
She poured them drinks, and put a record on loud.
10
我把他的饮料放在他肘边的小桌子上。
wǒ bǎ tā de yǐn liào fàng zài tā zhǒu biān de xiǎo zhuō zǐ shàng。
I placed his drink on the small table at his elbow.
Cultural Notes for 饮料
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, beverages play an important role in social gatherings, often being served alongside meals or during festivities. Popular drinks include tea and various fruit juices, reflecting the cultural emphasis on health and freshness.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, beverages are often categorized more distinctly into alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, whereas in Chinese culture, the focus is more on the type of beverage served with meals and its health benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions about 饮料
饮料 can refer to a wide variety of drinks, including soft drinks, juices, teas, and even water.
You can say '我想喝一些饮料' (Wǒ xiǎng hē yīxiē yǐnliào) which means 'I want to drink some beverages.'
饮料 is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
