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“photographer” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshè yǐng shī

Example

我们请了一个摄影师来拍婚礼。wǒ men qǐng le yí gè shè yǐng shī lái pāi hūn lǐ

We hired a photographer to take photos at the wedding.

Illustration for 摄影师 (photographer)

How to say “photographer” in Chinese

“Photographer” in Chinese is 摄影师 (shè yǐng shī).

A visual craftsperson who selects light, timing, and framing to create photographs for clients or audiences.

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

Example sentences with 摄影师

作为摄影师,他每天都练习构图和光线的运用。zuò wéi shè yǐng shī tā měi tiān dōu liàn xí gòu tú hé guāng xiàn de yùn yòng

As a photographer, he practices composition and the use of light every day.

Tips for using 摄影师

  • This occupation noun can describe someone hired by a family, company, or news organization, so it does not imply employment by a media company.

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