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士
shì
Description
“士”是一个古老的字，常常用来指有能力或有地位的人，比如“战士”“护士”。
"士" is an ancient character often used to refer to capable or distinguished people, such as "战士" (warrior) and "护士" (nurse).
今天，它很少单独使用，多和别的字一起组成词语。
Today, "士" is rarely used alone and mostly appears combined with other characters to form words.
Meanings
士shì
scholar; educated or learned person
古代的士很喜欢读书。
Ancient scholars loved reading.
士shì
person of a certain profession (in compounds)
她是一名护士。
She is a nurse.
士shì
soldier; warrior
那些士兵很勇敢。
Those soldiers are brave.
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Notes
- Usage
rarely stands alone; mostly appears in compounds like 护士, 战士, 博士.
- Nuance
often marks respect or profession, as in 女士 (lady) or 博士 (doctorate).
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