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骑士

騎士
qíshì
noun #2,496

Measure Word

一个骑士 gè

Meanings

  1. 1 knight
  2. 2 cavalier
  3. 3 rider

Characters

骑
qí
to ride (a horse)
士
shì
warrior; scholar; gentleman
Literally 'riding warrior' - one who fights on horseback.

Examples

HSK 6
他是她心目中的骑士。
Tā shì tā xīnmùzhōng de qíshì.
He is the knight in her heart.
HSK 7-9
中世纪的骑士穿着铠甲。
Zhōngshìjì de qíshì chuānzhe kǎijiǎ.
Medieval knights wore armor.

Tips

usage
骑士 refers to European-style knights. For Chinese historical warriors, terms like 武士 or 侠客 are more fitting.

In Pop Culture

黑暗骑士 Hēi'àn Qíshì
The Dark Knight
Batman film directed by Christopher Nolan (2008)

Stroke Order

骑 qí
士 shì