jam2 gaa3 fe1飲咖啡饮咖啡
Jyutpingjam2 gaa3 fe1
Yaleyám ga fē
Definition
To drink coffee.
colloquialdrinkdaily actions
How it's used
Beyond the literal act of consuming the beverage, this phrase often functions as a social invitation similar to 'let's grab a coffee'. It is a common way to suggest a casual meeting or a low pressure catch up with friends or colleagues. Using this instead of a formal meeting request signals a more relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Examples
Are you free to have coffee with me later?
I must drink coffee in the morning to feel alert.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a noun phrase, but it is a verb phrase. You cannot say 一杯飲咖啡 to mean a cup of coffee; use 一杯咖啡 instead.
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Grammar guides
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