English–Chinese
“sailor” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshuǐ shǒu
Example
他是我们的水手，负责甲板工作。tā shì wǒ men de shuí shǒu fù zé jiá bǎn gōng zuò
He is one of our sailors and is responsible for deck work.
How to say “sailor” in Chinese
“Sailor” in Chinese is 水手 (shuǐ shǒu).
A hands-on worker aboard a ship, especially one responsible for deck, steering, or other practical ship duties.
Example sentences with 水手
海上的水手要应对突发的海况。hǎi shàng de shuí shǒu yào yìng duì tū fā de hǎi kuàng
Sailors at sea must handle sudden changes in sea conditions.
Tips for using 水手
- In occupation statements, this noun describes a person's regular shipboard job, while a temporary passenger or traveler role does not normally make someone a sailor.