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上司 (shàng si): boss; superior

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
boss; superior
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • boss
  • superior

Chinese explanation

  • 指在工作单位里职位比自己高、负责管理自己的人,也就是上级领导或老板。通常用于正式的工作场合,比如向别人介绍或谈论自己的领导时。日常口语中也常说老板。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

(bound form) up

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Example sentences

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My boss is very strict about work requirements, but privately cares a lot about us.

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Tomorrow at ten in the morning, I need to report this quarter's sales situation to my boss.

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Because my boss suddenly arranged a business trip for me, I had to cancel my weekend travel plans.

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As soon as he was promoted to department boss, he treated everyone to a meal to thank the team for their support.

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If you have different opinions about the project, it's best to communicate directly with your boss instead of complaining behind their back.

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