男士 (nán shì) — man (polite term), gentleman
Definition
A polite term for 'man,' used especially in formal contexts like signs and titles — more respectful than 男人. Pairs with 女士 as 'ladies and gentlemen.'
noun
man (polite term)gentleman
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 男士。Zhè wèi nán shì shì wǒ men de lǎo shī.This gentleman is our teacher.
- 男士。Nà jiàn nán shì chèn shān hěn guì.That men's shirt is very expensive.
- 男士。nán shì Xǐ shǒu jiān zài zuǒ biān.The men's restroom is on the left.
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