男士

• 拼音: nán shì
• 汉字拆解: 男 = 田 (field) + 力 (strength); 士 = a scholar or person of standing (pictograph of an axe in the ground)

含义

Gentleman; man. A polite, formal way to refer to an adult male.

A respectful and somewhat formal term for an adult man, often used in public announcements, signage, and polite address. Parallels 女士 (lady). Common in contexts like clothing stores (男士专柜 men's section), formal events, and public services. More polite than 男的 and less literary than 先生 when used generically.

例句

1. 请问这位男士，您需要什么帮助？
2. 这件衣服是男士款的。
3. 男士们请走左边的通道。

用法指南

语境: public address, retail, formal events

语气: polite

正确说法

• 各位男士女士，欢迎来到晚会。(Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the evening event.)
• 请问男士洗手间在哪里？(Excuse me, where is the men's restroom?)

错误说法

• 对熟悉的朋友用'男士' (Don't call a close friend 男士 — it sounds overly formal and distant; use their name or 兄弟 instead)

起源与历史

A compound of 男 (male) and 士 (scholar/gentleman) — a man of standing or courtesy.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal