Meaning
建筑师 refers to a professional who designs buildings and oversees their construction. This person creates architectural plans, ensures structural integrity, and considers both aesthetic and functional aspects of buildings. In China, becoming a registered architect (注册建筑师) requires passing rigorous national examinations.
Usage
This is a formal professional title used in both casual and professional contexts. In everyday speech, people might shorten it to 建筑设计师 when emphasizing the design aspect. The term is used for both residential and commercial architects, and native speakers often use it when discussing careers, introducing professionals, or talking about building projects.
Examples
- 01这座博物馆是由一位法国建筑师设计的。.This museum was designed by a French architect.
- 02我儿子大学毕业后想当建筑师。.My son wants to become an architect after graduating from university.
Characters
Measure words
- 位一位建筑师
- 名三名建筑师
Common collocations
- 著名建筑师famous architect
- 注册建筑师registered architect
- 建筑师事务所architectural firm
- 总建筑师chief architect
Origin
The word combines 建筑 (construction/architecture) with 师 (master/expert), following the common Chinese pattern of profession naming where 师 denotes a skilled practitioner or expert in a field.