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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
设计师shèjìshīdesignerHSK 6, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #2821, Hard
设计师shèjìshīarchitectHSK 6, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #2821, Hard
shèjìshī(she4ji4shi1)she ji shi T4
  1. 1designer
  2. 2architect
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March 24, 2026

设计师(設計師)shèjìshī(she4ji4shi1)

The term 设计师 (shè jì shī) refers to a professional who designs and creates plans, whether in architecture, graphic design, fashion, or other fields. It emphasizes both the creative and technical aspects of design, often used in contexts related to art and industry.

Strokes16Frequency#2821DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the role of a 设计师 has gained significant importance with rapid urbanization and modernization, reflecting a growing appreciation for design in everyday life, from architecture to product design.

Memory Tip

Think of 设计 (shè jì) as 'designing' and 师 (shī) as 'master' or 'teacher.' Imagine a master architect sketching a building, blending creativity with precision, to remember that a designer is someone who combines imagination and expertise.

Meanings of 设计师

shèjìshī(she4ji4shi1)
1designer
2architect
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设计师Simplified
設計師Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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艺术家 (yìshùjiā) vs 设计师 (shèjìshī): Use 设计师 when referring specifically to a professional involved in design work, while 艺术家 emphasizes artistic creation without the technical design aspect.

Usage Notes

This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid confusing it with other design-related terms, and be mindful of using the correct tone; failing to pronounce the fourth tone (shè) correctly could lead to misunderstandings. Common collocations include '平面设计师' (graphic designer) and '室内设计师' (interior designer).

HSK Study Tips

While 设计师 may not appear explicitly in HSK vocabulary, it incorporates foundational HSK characters like 设 (shè) and 计 (jì). Students should focus on understanding the components of the word to enhance their vocabulary related to professions and creative fields.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 设计师 with similar terms like 画家 (huà jiā - painter). A common mistake is to use it generically for any creative professional, while it specifically refers to those who design. Always clarify the specific type of designer when using the term.

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Component Characters

设shèto set up
HSK 76 strokes讠
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计jìto calculate
HSK 74 strokes讠
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师Shīteacher
HSK 26 strokes巾
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How to say designer in Chinese

“designer” in Chinese is设计师shèjìshī

The term 设计师 (shè jì shī) refers to a professional who designs and creates plans, whether in architecture, graphic design, fashion, or other fields. It emphasizes both the creative and technical aspects of design, often used in contexts related to art and industry.

When to use 设计师

This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid confusing it with other design-related terms, and be mindful of using the correct tone; failing to pronounce the fourth tone (shè) correctly could lead to misunderstandings. Common collocations include '平面设计师' (graphic designer) and '室内设计师' (interior designer).

设计师 or something close to it

艺术家 (yìshùjiā) vs 设计师 (shèjìshī): Use 设计师 when referring specifically to a professional involved in design work, while 艺术家 emphasizes artistic creation without the technical design aspect.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 设计师 with similar terms like 画家 (huà jiā - painter). A common mistake is to use it generically for any creative professional, while it specifically refers to those who design. Always clarify the specific type of designer when using the term.

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The pronunciation is shè jì shī, with the tones being fourth, fourth, and first respectively.

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