gei6 si1技師技师
Jyutpinggei6 si1
Yalegeih sī
Definition
Technician, especially one skilled in modern technology.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to technical professionals who hold specialized certifications or academic qualifications in fields like healthcare or advanced engineering. Unlike 技工, which implies manual labor or trade skills, this term carries a more professional and white collar connotation. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe staff who operate diagnostic equipment.
Measure word
wai6位waihExamples
He works as a radiographer at the hospital.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe manual laborers or repairmen, as they are usually referred to as 技工 or 師傅. Using it for a plumber or a construction worker sounds unnatural and overly formal.
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Grammar guides
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