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Common Professions

By Qiu Gui Su, About.com

Learn the vocabulary for common professions in Mandarin Chinese. Use the audio clips for pronunciation and listening practice.

Once you have studied the vocabulary, take the Mandarin Professions Quiz to test your knowledge.

Architect

English: Architect
Pinyin: jiànzhúshī
trad: 建築師
simp: 建筑师

Audio Pronunciation

Artist

English: Artist
Pinyin: yìshùjiā
trad: 藝術家
simp: 艺术家

Audio Pronunciation

Astronaut

English: Astronaut
Pinyin: tàikōngrén
trad: 太空人
simp: 太空人

Audio Pronunciation

Carpenter

English: Carpenter
Pinyin: mùjiàng
trad: 木匠
simp: 木匠

Audio Pronunciation

Cashier

English: Cashier
Pinyin: shōuyín yuán
trad: 收銀員
simp: 收银员

Audio Pronunciation

Chef

English: Chef
Pinyin: chúshī
trad: 廚師
simp: 厨师

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Chemist

English: Chemist
Pinyin: huàxuéjiā
trad: 化學家
simp: 化学家

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Clown

English: Clown
Pinyin: xiǎochǒu
trad: 小丑
simp: 小丑

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Cowboy

English: Cowboy
Pinyin: niúzǎi
trad: 牛仔
simp: 牛仔

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Delivery Person

English: Delivery Person
Pinyin: sòng huò yuán
trad: 送貨員
simp: 送货员

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