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先生 (xiānsheng) — how to say "mr." in Chinese
先生
Mr., sir
Character composition
先
first; before
生
to be born; life
Radicals / Keys
生
Life
#100 · shēng · 5 strokes
儿
Son, legs
#10 · ér · 2 strokes
Examples
王先生是我的老师，他很好。
Mr. Wang is my teacher, he is very good.
王先生
Mr. Wang.
Mnemonic
[xiānsheng-] Santa Claus is at a workshop, where elves are first (先) creating new life (生) by bringing toys to life. Suddenly, Santa notices the Chinese name for Mr., 先生, engraved on a toy train. With a jolly laugh, Santa exclaims, "Ho ho ho, Mr. 先生, you're part of the magic!" 🎅🎁
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "mr." in Chinese?
"mr." in Chinese is 先生 (xiānsheng).
What does 先生 mean in English?
先生 (xiānsheng) means "Mr., sir".
How is 先生 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiānsheng (written as xiansheng). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "mr." in Chinese characters?
It is written 先生.
What HSK level is 先生?
先生 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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