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先生

xiān sheng

HSK 1

teacher, Mister (Mr.), husband

noun

Measure words:位 wèi,个 gè

Individual characters

先xiān · early, prior, former, in advance

生sheng

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Example Sentences

我的老师是一位很好的先生。

wǒde lǎoshī shì yīwèi hěnhǎo de xiānshēng 。

My teacher is a very good mister.

这个先生在学校教英语。

zhègè xiānshēng zài xuéxiào jiào yīngyǔ 。

This mister teaches English at the school.

老师的先生也很忙。

lǎoshī de xiānshēng yě hěn máng 。

The teacher's husband is also very busy.

Words with similar meanings

A more specific term referring to someone who teaches, often used in educational contexts.

A term generally used to refer to a husband, typically more common in formal or literary contexts.

Words Starting With 先

先前xiān qián

before; previously

先进xiān jìn

advanced (technology); to advance

Words Ending With 生

学生xué sheng

student; school child

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School & Education

Classroom items, teaching methods, homework, quizzes, and schedules.

Family & Relationships

Immediate and extended family terms, romantic relationships, friendships.

All words for the HSK 1 test