noun HSK 4
Traditional 廚師
cook · chef
Meaning
厨师 refers to a person whose profession is cooking, ranging from home-style cooks to professional chefs in restaurants. It's a neutral, standard term used in both formal and informal contexts.
Usage
This is the standard term for anyone who cooks professionally. In formal contexts or high-end restaurants, you might hear 主厨 (zhǔ chú) for 'head chef' or 大厨 (dà chú) for 'master chef.' The term is used naturally in conversations about restaurants, cooking professions, and food service.
Examples
- 01这家餐厅的厨师手艺很好。.The chef at this restaurant has excellent culinary skills.
- 02我的梦想是成为一名专业厨师。.My dream is to become a professional chef.
Characters
Measure words
- 位一位厨师
- 个一个厨师
- 名三名厨师
Common collocations
- 厨师长head chef, executive chef
- 中餐厨师Chinese cuisine chef
- 西餐厨师Western cuisine chef
- 当厨师to work as a chef
Origin
The word combines 厨 (kitchen) with 师 (master/expert), literally meaning 'kitchen master.' The character 师 is commonly used in Chinese to denote skilled professionals.