sir
/sɜː/ · /sɝː/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1714 in the learning path
先生；老师（尊称）
Definitions
n. A polite way to address a man or male teacher.
先生；老师（尊称）
n. A title used before a knight's or baronet's name.
爵士（姓名前的头衔）
Example
Excuse me, sir, you left your umbrella behind.
打扰一下，先生，您忘拿伞了。
In some schools, students address male teachers as sir to show respect during lessons.
在一些学校，学生上课时用 sir 称呼男教师，以示尊重。
Collocations
- yes, sir
- excuse me, sir
- Dear Sir
Usage tip
爵士头衔用Sir加名字或全名，不单加姓氏。
FAQ
- What does sir mean?
- A polite way to address a man or male teacher. A title used before a knight's or baronet's name.
- How is sir pronounced?
- UK /sɜː/, US /sɝː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
