shuài

surname Shuai

HSK 4

한자 분해

Meaning and Usage

The character (shuài) primarily means "handsome" or "stylish" when describing a person's appearance. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to compliment someone's looks. Additionally, can refer to a "commander" or "marshal" in a military context, indicating a leadership position.

Common Collocations

  • (shuàiqì): stylish, handsome appearance
  • 军队 (jūnduì de shuài): commander of the army

Usage Notes

When used to describe people, often conveys admiration for their appearance or style. It is informal and widely used among friends and in casual settings. In military or formal contexts, refers to a high-ranking officer, which is a more specialized usage.

Avoiding Confusion

Don't confuse with 漂亮 (piàoliang), which means "pretty" and is more often used for females. is typically used for males or masculine style. Also, as a noun meaning "commander" is less common in daily speech but important in historical or military discussions.

예문

他长得很帅,很多人都喜欢他。

Tā zhǎng de hěn shuài, hěn duō rén dōu xǐhuān tā.

He is very handsome; many people like him.

这位将军是军队的帅。

Zhè wèi jiāngjūn shì jūnduì de shuài.

This general is the commander of the army.

他穿着帅气的西装参加了晚会。

Tā chuānzhe shuàiqì de xīzhuāng cānjiāle wǎnhuì.

He attended the party wearing a stylish suit.