老师

• 拼音: lǎo shī
• 汉字拆解: 老 (venerable) + 师 (master, expert) — a venerable master, a teacher

含义

Teacher. The standard respectful title for a teacher or instructor.

Used as both a title and a form of address. In Chinese culture, 老师 carries deep respect. Can also be used as a polite title for any knowledgeable person, not just school teachers. Address form: 王老师 (Teacher Wang).

例句

1. 老师好！
2. 我们的老师很好。
3. 王老师教我们数学。

用法指南

语境: school, education, everyday

语气: respectful

正确说法

• 老师好！(Hello, teacher!)
• 谢谢老师！(Thank you, teacher!)

错误说法

• 老师，你错了。(Directly saying 'you're wrong' to a teacher sounds blunt — soften with 老师，是不是这样...)

起源与历史

Compound of 老 (venerable, experienced) and 师 (master, expert). Reflects the deep cultural respect for teachers in Chinese society — someone venerable and masterful.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal