noun HSK 4
Traditional 設計師
shè shī
designer

Meaning

设计师 refers to a professional who creates plans, concepts, or visual solutions for various fields such as fashion, graphics, interiors, or products. The word combines 设计 (design) with 师 (master/specialist), indicating someone skilled in the art of design.

Usage

This term is commonly used in professional contexts to describe anyone whose job involves creative design work. It can be modified with specific fields like 服装设计师 (fashion designer) or 平面设计师 (graphic designer). In casual conversation, it's often shortened to just the field name when context is clear.

Examples

  1. 01
    她是一位著名的服装设计师
    shì wèi zhù míng de zhuāng shè shī.
    She is a famous fashion designer.
  2. 02
    我们公司正在招聘平面设计师
    men gōng zhèng zài zhāo pìn píng miàn shè shī.
    Our company is currently hiring graphic designers.

Characters

Measure words

  • wèi一位设计师
  • míng三名设计师

Common collocations

  • 服装设计师
    zhuāng shè shī
    fashion designer
  • 平面设计师
    píng miàn shè shī
    graphic designer
  • 室内设计师
    shì nèi shè shī
    interior designer
  • 首席设计师
    shǒu shè shī
    chief designer

Origin

The word 师 traditionally denotes a master or expert in a particular field, borrowed from the classical usage meaning 'teacher' or 'skilled person.' Combined with 设计 (design), it forms the modern professional title.

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