Chinese Conversation · Level 53
90 words
Chinese word
律师
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǜ shī
Meaning
- nounlawyer
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A legal specialist who turns rules into advice, documents, and representation for a client.
Common phrases
找律师zhǎo lǜ shī
find a lawyer
请律师qǐng lǜ shī
hire a lawyer
当律师dāng lǜ shī
become a lawyer
Similar words
法律顾问fǎ lǜ gù wèn: A legal adviser who helps people or organizations solve legal issues and check agreements.
法官fǎ guān: A judge who reviews evidence and makes the final decision in a trial.
律师事务所lǜ shī shì wù suǒ: A law firm that provides legal advice and represents clients in lawsuits.
检察官jiǎn chá guān: A prosecutor who investigates crimes and brings cases to court for the state.
Definition in Chinese
为个人或单位提供法律咨询、起草和审阅法律文书并在必要时代理诉讼或仲裁的法律专业人员。wèi gè rén huò dān wèi tí gōng fǎ lǜ zī xún qí cǎo hé shěn yuè fǎ lǜ wén shū bìng zài bì yào shí dài lǐ sù sòng huò zhòng cái de fǎ lǜ zhuān yè rén yuán
Word origin
律师 (lǜshī, "lawyer") is formed from 律 (lǜ, "law") + 师 (shī, "specialist"), naming a specialist who works with law.
Usage tips
- English-speaking learners may link this occupation mainly with courtrooms, but in Chinese it also commonly covers help with contracts and other legal documents.
Other meanings
- counselnoun
Related words
- 律师事务所lǜ shī shì wù suǒlaw firmnoun
- 律师费lǜ shī fèilegal feesnoun