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老师
lǎoshī
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Local audio pilot: technical checks passed; new candidates still need listening review.
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- pinyin
- lǎoshī
- simplified
- 老师
- traditional
- 老師
1 · noun
A person who teaches, guides, or helps others learn.
教授、指导或帮助别人学习的人。
Teacher names a role or occupation; forms of address vary by school and language setting.
The teacher gives us time to ask questions.
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老师给我们时间提问。
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teacher — A person who teaches, guides, or helps others learn.