男士 nánshì man
man; gentleman
How to remember 男士: 男 male + 士 scholar = man.
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How it is used
- Polite, somewhat formal term for 'man/gentleman', common in public signage and service settings.
- 男士洗手间 (men's restroom), 男士用品 (men's products/toiletries) are typical uses.
- 各位女士们、先生们 pairs with 女士 (lady) the same way 男士 pairs as the male counterpart in polite address.
- More formal than plain 男人 (nánrén, an ordinary man) and much more formal than casual 男的.