律师

• 拼音: lǜ shī
• 汉字拆解: 律 = 彳(walk) + 聿 (writing brush) — to regulate, law; 师 = 帀 + 一 — a master or teacher

含义

Lawyer; attorney. A professional who practices law and represents clients in legal matters.

Refers to a licensed legal professional. In China, one must pass the national judicial examination to become a 律师. The term covers all types of lawyers. 律师事务所 is a law firm. Unlike English which distinguishes solicitors and barristers, Chinese uses 律师 as a catch-all term.

例句

1. 他请了一位律师帮他处理这个案子。
2. 她从小就梦想成为一名律师。
3. 律师建议他们通过法律途径解决问题。

用法指南

语境: legal, career

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 你最好先咨询一下律师。(You'd better consult a lawyer first.)
• 这位律师在业内很有名。(This lawyer is very well-known in the industry.)

错误说法

• 叫律师来帮我 — in China, you 请 (hire/invite) a lawyer, not 叫 (call/summon); say 请律师 for the proper phrasing

起源与历史

律 means 'law' or 'rule' and 师 means 'master' or 'teacher.' Together they refer to a master of the law.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal