How do you say "tutor" in Chinese?

导师

dǎo shī

Noun Hanzi

In Chinese, "tutor" is 导师 (dǎo shī).

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Pronunciation

Sound it out "dǎo shī", third tone, then first tone, so dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is held flat and steady, almost like humming one note.

Writing and usage

导师 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

一位家教帮她学数学。

yī wèi jiā jiào bāng tā xué shù xué 。

A tutor helped her with maths.

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How to remember 导师

Imagine a vivid snapshot of when a tutor helped her with maths the moment you hear "dǎo shī".

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Questions about 导师

How do you pronounce 导师?

Sound it out "dǎo shī", third tone, then first tone, so dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is held flat and steady, almost like humming one note.

Is 导师 formal or casual?

导师 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 导师 used in Chinese?

导师 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 一位家教帮她学数学。 (A tutor helped her with maths.).

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