nǚ shì
lady; madam; miss
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这位女士很漂亮。
Zhè wèi nǚshì hěn piàoliang.
This lady is very beautiful.
女士，您需要什么帮助吗？
Nǚshì, nín xūyào shénme bāngzhù ma?
Madam, do you need any help?
女士们，先生们，欢迎来到我们的餐厅。
Nǚshìmen, xiānshengmen, huānyíng lái dào wǒmen de cāntīng.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our restaurant.
小姐 (xiǎo jiě)
Miss
太太 (tài tài)
Mrs.
先生 (xiānshēng)
Mister
男士 (nán shì)
Gentleman
The Chinese word "女士" (nǚshì) is composed of two characters: "女" (nǚ), meaning "woman" or "female", and "士" (shì), meaning "scholar" or "gentleman". The term "女士" literally translates to "female scholar" or "lady", and is used as a respectful form of address for women in Chinese culture. It is commonly used in formal settings, such as business meetings or when addressing strangers, and conveys a sense of politeness and respect. The term "女士" is also used in written correspondence, such as letters or emails, to address female recipients. In some cases, "女士" may also be used in a more general sense to refer to women in general, but it is primarily used as a respectful form of address.
