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摄影师shèyǐngshīphotographerHSK 5, unknown, 34 strokes, rank #2981, Hard
摄影师shèyǐngshīcameramanHSK 5, unknown, 34 strokes, rank #2981, Hard
shèyǐngshī(she4ying3shi1)she ying shi T4
  1. 1photographer
  2. 2cameraman
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March 24, 2026

摄影师(攝影師)shèyǐngshī(she4ying3shi1)

摄影师 (shèyǐngshī) refers to a photographer or cameraman, someone who captures images using a camera. This term is commonly used in both professional contexts, such as in photography studios or film sets, and informal settings when referring to anyone who takes photographs.

Strokes34Frequency#2981DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, photography is often associated with significant life events, such as weddings or festivals, where professional photographers are hired to capture moments that hold great sentimental value.

Memory Tip

Think of '摄影' (shèyǐng) as 'to capture images,' where '摄' (shè) resembles a camera lens, and '影' (yǐng) signifies the shadows or images created. Adding '师' (shī), which means 'master' or 'teacher,' emphasizes someone skilled in this craft.

Meanings of 摄影师

shèyǐngshī(she4ying3shi1)
1photographer
2cameraman
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摄影师Simplified
攝影師Traditional
34Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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摄像师 (shèxiàngshī) - use 摄影师 for still photography, and 摄像师 for video recording.

Usage Notes

When using 摄影师, remember that it is typically a formal term, suitable for professional contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with amateur terms like 拍照 (pāizhào) which simply means 'to take a photo.' Watch out for tonal errors, particularly in the pronunciation of '师' (shī).

HSK Study Tips

Although 摄影师 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, it incorporates the characters for 'photography' and 'master,' which can help learners connect with other HSK words related to professions and hobbies. Focus on the tones and practice the pronunciation to enhance your communication.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 摄影师 when referring to someone taking casual pictures, which can sound overly formal. Instead, use 拍照者 (pāizhàozhě) for someone who takes photos casually.

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Component Characters

摄shèto take in
13 strokes扌
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影yǐngpicture
15 strokes彡
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师Shīteacher
HSK 26 strokes巾
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How to say photographer in Chinese

“photographer” in Chinese is摄影师shèyǐngshī

摄影师 (shèyǐngshī) refers to a photographer or cameraman, someone who captures images using a camera. This term is commonly used in both professional contexts, such as in photography studios or film sets, and informal settings when referring to anyone who takes photographs.

When to use 摄影师

When using 摄影师, remember that it is typically a formal term, suitable for professional contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with amateur terms like 拍照 (pāizhào) which simply means 'to take a photo.' Watch out for tonal errors, particularly in the pronunciation of '师' (shī).

摄影师 or something close to it

摄像师 (shèxiàngshī) - use 摄影师 for still photography, and 摄像师 for video recording.

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Learners often mistakenly use 摄影师 when referring to someone taking casual pictures, which can sound overly formal. Instead, use 拍照者 (pāizhàozhě) for someone who takes photos casually.

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摄影师 (shèyǐngshī) refers specifically to a professional photographer, while 拍照 (pāizhào) is a general term for taking photos, regardless of skill level.

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