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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
顾问gùwènadviserHSK 6, nr, 16 strokes, rank #2959, Hard
顾问gùwènconsultantHSK 6, nr, 16 strokes, rank #2959, Hard
gùwèn(gu4wen4)gu wen T4
  1. 1adviser
  2. 2consultant
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March 24, 2026

顾问(顧問)gùwèn(gu4wen4)

顾问 (gù wèn) refers to a person who provides expert advice or consultation in a specific field, such as business, law, or health. This term is commonly used in professional settings, where individuals or organizations seek specialized knowledge to inform decisions or strategies.

Strokes16Frequency#2959DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese society, the role of a 顾问 is highly respected, often seen as a gateway to making informed decisions, especially in family businesses and government. This reflects the value placed on wisdom and experience in both personal and professional matters.

Memory tip

Think of 顾 (gù) as 'to take care of' and 问 (wèn) as 'to ask.' Imagine a wise owl (顾) who takes care of questions (问) by giving advice. Picture this owl perched in an office, ready to consult anyone who needs guidance.

Meanings of 顾问

gùwèn(gu4wen4)
1adviser
2consultant
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About 顾问

顾问Simplified
顧問Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#2959Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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咨询师 (zīxún shī) vs 顾问 (gù wèn): 选择顾问时强调其在特定领域的经验和权威,而咨询师更侧重于提供指导和建议的角色。

Usage Notes

When using 顾问, ensure that the context is professional or formal, as it is not typically used in casual conversations. Avoid confusing it with other terms like 朋友 (péng yǒu, friend), which has a more personal connotation. Common collocations include '商业顾问' (business consultant) and '法律顾问' (legal adviser).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 顾问 connects well with other professional terms like 经理 (jīng lǐ, manager) and 专家 (zhuān jiā, expert). Focus on how this term relates to roles and jobs in a business context to enhance vocabulary related to career discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 顾问 with 朋友 (péng yǒu), leading to incorrect translations like 'friend' instead of 'consultant.' Another mistake is using a casual tone when referring to a 顾问, which should always maintain a degree of formality.

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Component characters

顾gùto look after
HSK 610 strokes页
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问wènto ask
HSK 16 strokes门
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How to say adviser in Chinese

“adviser” in Chinese is顾问gùwèn

顾问 (gù wèn) refers to a person who provides expert advice or consultation in a specific field, such as business, law, or health. This term is commonly used in professional settings, where individuals or organizations seek specialized knowledge to inform decisions or strategies.

When to use 顾问

When using 顾问, ensure that the context is professional or formal, as it is not typically used in casual conversations. Avoid confusing it with other terms like 朋友 (péng yǒu, friend), which has a more personal connotation. Common collocations include '商业顾问' (business consultant) and '法律顾问' (legal adviser).

顾问 or something close to it

咨询师 (zīxún shī) vs 顾问 (gù wèn): 选择顾问时强调其在特定领域的经验和权威,而咨询师更侧重于提供指导和建议的角色。

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 顾问 with 朋友 (péng yǒu), leading to incorrect translations like 'friend' instead of 'consultant.' Another mistake is using a casual tone when referring to a 顾问, which should always maintain a degree of formality.

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Grammar patterns of 顾问

顾问 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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这对夫妇已经向婚姻指导____寻求帮助。

The couple have sought help from marriage guidance counsellors.

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这对夫妇已经向婚姻指导顾问寻求帮助。

zhè duì fūfù yǐjīng xiàng hūnyīn zhǐdǎo gùwèn xúnqiú bāngzhù。

The couple have sought help from marriage guidance counsellors.
2
她拒绝把科林由“法律顾问”这一低级别往上提。

tā jùjué bǎ kē lín yóu“ fǎlǜ gùwèn” zhè yī dī jíbié wǎng shàng tí。

She refused to promote Colin above the low rank of "legal adviser".
3
雪利的兄弟现在在瑞典做心脏外科高级顾问医师。

xuě lì de xiōngdì xiànzài zài ruì diǎn zuò xīnzàng wàikē gāojí gùwèn yī Shī。

Shirley's brother is now a consultant heart surgeon in Sweden.
4
时尚顾问将示范如何穿着以给人留下深刻印象。

shíshàng gùwèn jiāng shìfàn rúhé chuānzhuó yǐ gěi rén liúxia shēnkè yìnxiàng。

A style consultant will demonstrate how to dress to impress.
5
高级时尚顾问会使你的头脑充满新鲜想法。

gāojí shíshàng gùwèn huì shǐ nǐ de tóunǎo chōngmǎn xīnxiān xiǎngfǎ。

Top style consultants will leave you buzzing with new ideas.
6
你需要去找训练有素的咨询顾问请教这些问题。

nǐ xūyào qù zhǎo xùnliàn yǒu sù de zīxún gùwèn qǐngjiào zhèxiē wèntí。

You need to take your problems to a trained counsellor.
7
他自己开公司,做起了独立公共关系顾问。

tā zìjǐ kāi gōngsī, zuò qǐ le dúlì gōnggòng guānxì gùwèn。

He set up shop as an independent PR consultant.
8
即便是和他关系最密切的顾问都认为他不应该再拖下去了。

jíbiàn shì hé tā guānxì zuì mìqiè de gùwèn dōu rènwéi tā bù yīnggāi zài tuō xiàqù le。

Even his closest advisers believe he should hang back no longer.
9
那女间谍伪装成顾问工程师.

nà nǚ jiàndié wěizhuāng chéng gùwèn gōngchéngshī.

The spy's cover was that she was a consultant engineer.
10
她先去请教顾问然后再宣布决定.

tā xiān qù qǐngjiào gùwèn ránhòu zài xuānbù juédìng.

She withdrew to confer with her advisers before announcing a decision.

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顾问 focuses on providing advice, while 专家 refers more to a person who has specialized knowledge or expertise in a specific field.

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