Chinese Mini-test: 教师 (Beginner) 13/06/2010 / #ChineseForBeginners, #ChineseMiniTestJiaoShiBeginner, #MandarinQuiz Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí) What does the Chinese characters “教师 (jiàoshī)” refer to? A. Worker B. Child C. Teacher D. Mother See Answer
Ye Zihan 09/11/2018 at 11:57 am “先生” is more likely to be a Japanese word for “teacher”， though Chinese used it the similar way in old time. Nowadays “先生” is usually used as honorific. Reply
jennifer.zhu 12/11/2018 at 6:10 am Yes, you’re right, and “先生” also can be used to address husband in modern time. However, it’s not commonly used because it’s very formal.
Lawrence 23/06/2010 at 10:40 am I know another Chinese character “老师.” Is it the same as the Chinese character “教师?” Reply
Nina 23/06/2010 at 9:50 am Yes, they are similar. “教师” is more formal. And we usually use “老师” in spoken Chinese language. Reply
Can I use “先生” to address the “teacher?”
“先生” is more likely to be a Japanese word for “teacher”， though Chinese used it the similar way in old time. Nowadays “先生” is usually used as honorific.
Yes, you’re right, and “先生” also can be used to address husband in modern time. However, it’s not commonly used because it’s very formal.
I know another Chinese character “老师.” Is it the same as the Chinese character “教师?”
Yes, they are similar. “教师” is more formal. And we usually use “老师” in spoken Chinese language.