饮料
yǐn liào
drink
beverage
drink (饮) + poured stuff (料) = beverage
料 captures the idea of grain being scooped and measured out, which extends naturally to any substance or material. Together, the characters evoke the act of drinking something poured and prepared.
你想喝什么饮料？
nǐ xiǎng hē shén me yǐn liào？
What drink do you want?
冰箱里有很多饮料，你随便拿。
bīng xiāng lǐ yǒu hěn duō yǐn liào，nǐ suí biàn ná。
There are many beverages in the fridge; help yourself to any.