The Chinese word 博士 means “doctor” or “Ph.D”. in English. It is typically used as a title for someone who has obtained a doctoral degree in a particular field of study, such as medicine, law, or science. In Chinese culture, earning a Ph.D. is considered a significant achievement and is highly respected. Therefore, addressing someone as “博士” is a sign of respect and recognition for their expertise and knowledge in their field.
Translation
Noun: doctor, Ph.D.
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我的哥哥是一位博士 | wǒ de gēgē shì yī wèi bóshì | My older brother is a doctor |
| 她正在攻读博士学位 | tā zhèngzài gōngdú bóshì xuéwèi | She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree |
| 他是一位历史学博士 | tā shì yī wèi lìshǐ xué bóshì | He is a PhD in history |
| 这位教授是一位博士后 | zhè wèi jiàoshòu shì yī wèi bóshì hòu | This professor is a postdoctoral fellow |
| 我的导师是一位博士生导师 | wǒ de dǎoshī shì yī wèi bóshì shēng dǎoshī | My supervisor is a PhD supervisor |
| 他已经取得了博士学位 | tā yǐjīng qǔdé le bóshì xuéwèi | He has already obtained a doctoral degree |
| 这本书是由一位博士写的 | zhè běn shū shì yóu yī wèi bóshì xiě de | This book was written by a PhD |
| 她是一位化学博士 | tā shì yī wèi huàxué bóshì | She is a PhD in chemistry |
HSK
博士 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 5.
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