Writing
女士 (nǚshì) — how to say "lady" in Chinese
女士
Lady, madam
noun
Character composition
女
woman, female
士
person (polite term)
Radicals / Keys
士
Scholar
#33 · shì · 3 strokes
女
Woman
#38 · nǚ · 3 strokes
Collocations
女士们
nǚshì men
ladies
一位女士
yī wèi nǚshì
a lady
Examples
那位穿红色衣服的女士是我们公司新来的经理，能力很强。
That lady in red is our new company manager, very capable.
这位女士很好。
This lady is very nice.
Mnemonic
[nǚshì-] sounds like "new she": Auntie New sews a fancy dress and bows politely. Everyone addresses her with respect: "Honored lady, 女士, your order is ready!" 🧵👗
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "lady" in Chinese?
"lady" in Chinese is 女士 (nǚshì).
What does 女士 mean in English?
女士 (nǚshì) means "Lady, madam".
How is 女士 pronounced?
It is pronounced nǚshì (written as nvshi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "lady" in Chinese characters?
It is written 女士: 女 has 3 strokes, 士 has 3 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 女士?
女士 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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