先生
xiān sheng
HSK 1

How to write 先生 (xiān sheng) in Chinese

先生 (pinyin: xiān sheng, written "xian sheng" or "xiansheng") means teacher. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 先生.

Meaning

  • teacher
  • gentleman; sir; mister (Mr.)
  • husband
  • (dialect) doctor

Stroke order

Character breakdown

Learn 先生 in Lesson 2: Titles and people

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