English–Chinese
“lady” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinnǚ shì
Example
那位女士请坐。nà wèi nǚ shì qǐng zuò
That lady, please have a seat.
How to say “lady” in Chinese
“Lady” in Chinese is 女士 (nǚ shì).
A polite social label for an adult woman, suitable when courtesy matters more than familiarity.
Example sentences with 女士
门口写着“女士优先”。mén kǒu xiě zhe nǚ shì yōu xiān
The sign at the entrance says "Ladies first."
Tips for using 女士
- English lady can carry literary or old-fashioned associations, whereas this Chinese title mainly signals formal courtesy in public communication.