老师 (lǎo shī): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 老师 means “teacher” in English. It is a common term used to refer to someone who teaches or instructs others in a formal or informal setting. The word is often used to address a teacher in a school or university, but it can also be used to refer to someone who teaches a particular skill or subject outside of a formal academic setting. In Chinese culture, teachers are highly respected and valued, and the term 老师 is used as a sign of respect and appreciation for their knowledge and guidance.

Translation

Noun: teacher

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我的老师很有耐心wǒ de lǎoshī hěn yǒu nàixīnMy teacher is very patient
老师让我们每天背诵课文lǎoshī ràng wǒmen měitiān bèisòng kèwénThe teacher asks us to recite the text every day
我们的语文老师很有学问wǒmen de yǔwén lǎoshī hěn yǒu xuéwènOur Chinese teacher is very knowledgeable
老师教我们如何做数学题lǎoshī jiāo wǒmen rúhé zuò shùxué tíThe teacher teaches us how to do math problems
我们的音乐老师很有才华wǒmen de yīnyuè lǎoshī hěn yǒu cáihuáOur music teacher is very talented
老师提醒我们考试时间lǎoshī tíxǐng wǒmen kǎoshì shíjiānThe teacher reminds us of the exam time
我们的历史老师很有趣wǒmen de lìshǐ lǎoshī hěn yǒu qùOur history teacher is very interesting
老师给我们讲了一个有趣的故事lǎoshī gěi wǒmen jiǎng le yīgè yǒuqù de gùshìThe teacher told us an interesting story

HSK

老师 is part of HSK Level 1 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 老师 with Pinyin and English Translation