Words of profession can be used in many situation.Let's start to learn the vocabulary for common professions in Mandarin Chinese.

Chinese

Pinyin

English

建筑师

jiànzhùshī

Architect

艺术家

yìshùjiā

Artist

太空人

tàikōng rén

Astronaut

木匠

mùjiàng

Carpenter

收银员

shōuyínyuán

Cashier

厨师

chúshī

Chef

化学家

huàxué jiā

Chemist

小丑

xiǎochǒu

Clown

牛仔

niúzǎi

Cowboy

送货员

sònghuò yuán

Delivery Person

医生

yīshēng

Doctor

农夫

nóngfū

Farmer

消防队员

xiāofángduìyuán

Firefighter

算命师

suànmìngshī

Fortune Teller

模特儿

mótèr

Model

和尚

héshang

Monk

搬运工

bānyùngōng

Mover

尼姑

nígu

Nun

护士

hùshi

Nurse

药剂师

yàojìshī

Pharmacist

警察

jǐngchá

Police Officer

播音员

bōyīnyuán

Radio Announcer

船员

chuányuán

Sailor

秘书

mìshū

Secretary

足球员

zúqiú yuán

Soccer Player

老师

lǎoshī

Teacher

焊接工

hànjiē gōng

Welder