飞行员 fēixíngyuán pilot
pilot; aviator
How to remember 飞行员: 飞 to fly + 行 go + 员 member = pilot.
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How it is used
- A pilot/aviator - 战斗机飞行员 (zhàndòujī fēixíngyuán) fighter pilot.
- 员 (personnel) makes it the occupation. For airline captain specifically you'll also hear 机长 (jīzhǎng).
Example sentences
- 我的梦想是成为一名飞行员。 Wǒ de mèngxiǎng shì chéngwéi yīmíng fēixíngyuán.My dream is to become a pilot.