The Chinese word 司机 means “driver”. It is used to refer to someone who operates a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck. In Chinese culture, the role of a driver is highly respected and considered an important profession. Whether it’s for personal or commercial use, the term 司机 is commonly used to address or describe the person who is responsible for driving a vehicle.
Translation
Noun: driver
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他是一名出租车司机 | tā shì yī míng chūzūchē sījī | He is a taxi driver |
| 这位司机开车技术很好 | zhè wèi sījī kāichē jìshù hěn hǎo | This driver has excellent driving skills |
| 我们需要一位熟练的货车司机 | wǒmen xūyào yī wèi shúliàn de huòchē sījī | We need a skilled truck driver |
| 这个司机经常迟到 | zhège sījī jīngcháng chídào | This driver is often late |
| 这位女司机开车很稳 | zhè wèi nǚ sījī kāichē hěn wěn | This female driver drives very steadily |
| 他是一名专业的巴士司机 | tā shì yī míng zhuānyè de bāshì sījī | He is a professional bus driver |
| 这个司机的驾驶证已经过期了 | zhège sījī de jiàshǐzhèng yǐjīng guòqīle | This driver’s driver’s license has expired |
| 我们需要一名有经验的私人司机 | wǒmen xūyào yī míng yǒu jīngyàn de sīrén sījī | We need an experienced private driver |
HSK
司机 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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