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服务员

fú wù yuán
HSK 2.0 Level 2 HSK 3.0 Level 2 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. waiter
  2. 2. waitress
  3. 3. attendant
  4. 4. customer service personnel

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Usage notes

Cultural notes

服务员 is gender-neutral and the standard term; 小姐/先生 can be considered outdated or offensive in some regions.

Example Sentences

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服务员 殷勤地给客人倒茶。
The waiter eagerly poured tea for the guests.
餐厅的 服务员 态度很好。
The restaurant's waiter has a very good attitude.

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