厨师 chúshī cook
cook; chef
How to remember 厨师: 厨 kitchen + 师 teacher = cook.
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How it is used
- A professional job title for a cook or chef: 他是一位厨师 (tā shì yí wèi chúshī).
- Takes the polite/professional measure word 位, or 名, not 个, when referring respectfully to the person.
- Neutral register, used for both restaurant chefs and home cooks who cook professionally.
Example sentences
- 厨师在哪里？ Chúshī zài nǎlǐ?Where's the cook?
- 我是个好厨师。 Wǒ shì gè hǎo chúshī.I'm a good cook.
- 你是个好厨师。 Nǐ shì gè hǎo chúshī.You're a good cook.