Definition
士 is a bound morpheme (cannot stand alone) that appears in compounds naming people of a certain status or profession: e.g., 博士 'doctorate', 士兵 'soldier', 护士 'nurse'. In Chinese chess it refers to the advisor piece. Its usage often carries a positive or respectful connotation (e.g., 烈士 'martyr', 勇士 'brave warrior').
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(bound form) person of a certain status or profession (scholar, trained professional, etc.)(bound form) soldierwarrior(in Chinese chess) advisor piece
Examples
- 。Tā shì yí wèi fēicháng yǒu xuéwèn de bó shì.He is a very learned PhD holder.
- 。shì bīngmen zhèngzài xùnliàn.The soldiers are training.
- 士。Qíshǒu yídòng le shì.The chess player moved the advisor piece.
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