Chinese · Food & Drink
咖啡
kāfēi
Coffee
Beginnernoun
Definition
A hot drink made from roasted coffee beans.
Example
我每天早上喝咖啡。
I drink coffee every morning.
Etymology
咖啡 (kāfēi) is a transliteration of the English word 'coffee', reflecting Western influence on Chinese language and culinary practices since the 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
咖啡 is mainly used in informal contexts and among younger generations, prevalent in urban areas where coffee culture is growing.