造型师
zàoxíngshī
The English word "stylist" is translated into Chinese as 造型师 (zàoxíngshī).
造型师 is a formal term used to refer to a stylist who specializes in areas such as hair styling, fashion or makeup.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of 造型, which means to create a shape or style and 师, meaning master or professional.
Which one should you use?
While 造型师 is a general term for a stylist, you may use more specific terms depending on the profession. Use 发型师 to refer specifically to a hair stylist, 时尚顾问 for a fashion consultant or 个人形象顾问 for a stylist who offers personal image consultancy and advice.
How do you pronounce it?
zàoxíngshī
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a stylist in a very trendy, high-end setting in mainland China, you might actually hear the English word 'stylist' borrowed directly into a Chinese sentence.
- In the beauty industry, the distinction between 发型师 and 理发师 is subtle, with the former implying an artistic 'stylist' and the latter a functional 'barber'.
- In Chinese pop culture, the term 造型 is often used to describe the entire visual 'concept' of a celebrity for a specific event, encompassing everything from the outfit to the attitude.
Examples in context
- 在周末派对上，我聘请了一位造型师帮助我打造时尚形象。At the weekend party, I hired a stylist to help me create a stylish image.
- 他是我的私人造型师。Tā shì wǒ de sīrén zàoxíngshī.He is my personal stylist.
- 那位造型师的技术很好。Nà wèi zàoxíngshī de jìshù hěn hǎo.That stylist's skills are very good.
- 我想找一位专业的造型师。Wǒ xiǎng zhǎo yī wèi zhuānyè de zàoxíngshī.I want to find a professional stylist.
Example conversation
Wei and Yuting are discussing preparations for a party.
- 伟 Wei雨婷，你的衣服准备好了吗？Yǔtíng, nǐ de yīfú zhǔnbèi hǎo le ma?Yuting, is your outfit ready?
- 雨婷 Yuting还没，我在等我的造型师。Hái méi, wǒ zài děng wǒ de zàoxíngshī.Not yet, I am waiting for my stylist.
- 伟 Wei你还需要一个造型师吗？Nǐ hái xūyào yī gè zàoxíngshī ma?Do you still need a stylist?
- 雨婷 Yuting是的，他马上就到。Shì de, tā mǎshàng jiù dào.Yes, he will be here soon.
