fei1 gei1 si1飛機師飞机师
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Definition
An airplane pilot or aviator.
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How it's used
While 飛機師 is the standard term for a professional pilot, you will frequently hear locals use the verb 揸飛機 to describe the act of flying. It is common to see this word used in professional contexts, but it carries a slightly more descriptive feel than the more formal 機師. Using the full term 飛機師 helps distinguish the profession clearly from other roles on an aircraft.
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His dream when he was a kid was to be a pilot.
Do you know where one can find pilot training?
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Common phrases
commercial airline pilot
pilot training
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slang term 飛機, which is a vulgar way to refer to masturbation. If you are talking about the profession, always use the full word 飛機師 to avoid any potential misunderstanding.
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Grammar guides
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