上司

• 병음: shàng si
• 한자 분석: 上 = 一 + 卜 (above); 司 = 口 + 一 (manage, administer)

뜻

상사; 윗사람(직장 내 상급자)

Refers to one's immediate or higher-level supervisor. Less formal than 领导 in some contexts; widely used in office settings. Can be used respectfully or neutrally.

예문

1. 他的上司对他的工作表现给予了高度评价。
2. 遇到问题时，你应该及时向上司汇报。
3. 她与新上司相处得十分融洽。

사용 가이드

맥락: workplace, professional

어조: neutral

올바른 표현

• 我需要先征得上司的同意才能做决定。(I need to get my supervisor's approval before making a decision.)
• 他不敢当面反驳上司的意见。(He did not dare to contradict his boss's opinion to his face.)

피해야 할 표현

• 用上司称呼自己的老板当面 — address them directly by title (经理/总监) rather than saying 上司 to their face

기원과 역사

上 (above/superior) + 司 (manage/oversee) — one who oversees from above

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal