女士

nǚshì

noun HSK 4 #337

Meanings

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

Characters

scholar; gentleman; person

Examples

女士们，先生们，欢迎大家！

Nǚshì men, xiānsheng men, huānyíng dàjiā!

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome everyone!

这位女士需要帮助。

Zhè wèi nǚshì xūyào bāngzhù.

This lady needs help.

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