博士 (bóshì) — how to say "doctor" in Chinese

Measure word: 位 (wèi)

博士

Doctor (PhD)

Character composition

extensive, doctor

scholar, person

Radicals / Keys

Scholar

#33 · shì · 3 strokes

Ten

#24 · shí · 2 strokes

Examples

我哥哥在大学工作,他是一位法律博士

My older brother works at a university, he is a Doctor of Law.

他是博士

He is a PhD.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "doctor" in Chinese?

"doctor" in Chinese is 博士 (bóshì).

What does 博士 mean in English?

博士 (bóshì) means "Doctor (PhD)".

How is 博士 pronounced?

It is pronounced bóshì (written as boshi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "doctor" in Chinese characters?

It is written 博士.

What HSK level is 博士?

博士 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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