Chinese word

面包师

Pronunciation

Pinyinmiàn bāo shī

Meaning

  • nounbaker

Example

面包师每天做面包。miàn bāo shī měi tiān zuò miàn bāo

The baker makes bread every day.

Illustration for 面包师 (baker)

More examples

我长大后想当一名面包师。wǒ zhǎng dà hòu xiǎng dāng yì míng miàn bāo shī

When I grow up, I want to be a baker.

Core concept

A skilled worker whose regular job is making bread.

Common phrases

  • 当面包师dāng miàn bāo shī

    be a baker

Similar words

烘焙师hōng bèi shī: A professional whose job is baking bread, cakes, and other baked goods.

Definition in Chinese

以制作面包为职业的人。yǐ zhì zuò miàn bāo wèi zhí yè de rén

Word origin

The compound is built from 面 (miàn, "flour") + 包 (bāo, "wrap") for 面包 (miànbāo, "bread"), followed by 师 (shī, "specialist") for the person with that craft.

Usage tips

  • English baker can include a person who makes cakes, but this Chinese word points specifically to bread.

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