女士

nǚshì

noun HSK 4 #337

Meanings

1 Ms.; lady; madam
2 woman (respectful)

Characters

scholar; gentleman; person

Examples

HSK 2

女士们，先生们，欢迎大家！

Nǚshì men, xiānsheng men, huānyíng dàjiā!

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome everyone!

HSK 3

这位女士需要帮助。

Zhè wèi nǚshì xūyào bāngzhù.

This lady needs help.

HSK 5

女士优先。

Nǚshì yōuxiān.

Ladies first.

Tips

usage

女士 is the formal, respectful way to address a woman. In formal settings, use 女士们先生们 (ladies and gentlemen). For everyday, 小姐 (miss) or 美女 (beauty) are more casual.

Stroke Order

女 nǚ

士 shì