English–Chinese

“lawyer” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinlǜ shī

Example

我请了一个律师帮我打官司。wǒ qǐng le yí gè lǜ shī bāng wǒ dǎ guān sī

I hired a lawyer to help me with my lawsuit.

Illustration for 律师 (lawyer)

How to say “lawyer” in Chinese

“Lawyer” in Chinese is 律师 (lǜ shī).

A legal specialist who turns rules into advice, documents, and representation for a client.

Full entry for 律师: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 律师

他决定找律师咨询合同问题。tā jué dìng zhǎo lǜ shī zī xún hé tóng wèn tí

He decided to find a lawyer to get advice about the contract.

Tips for using 律师

  • English-speaking learners may link this occupation mainly with courtrooms, but in Chinese it also commonly covers help with contracts and other legal documents.

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