shuài

大率

Word · Noun · AdjectiveTraditional帥

commander in chief; handsome

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

commander in chief; supreme commander

formal

Most common in historical or formal contexts, also used in chess (for the 'general' piece).

Tā他
shì是
sān三
jūn军
de的
tǒng统
shuài帅
 。

He is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

Xiàng象
qí棋
zhōng中
yào要
bǎo保
hù护
hǎo好
zì自
jǐ己
de的
shuài帅
 。

In Chinese chess, you must protect your general.

2.

adjective

handsome; dashing; stylish

informal

A very common colloquial compliment, especially for men.

Tā他
jīn今
tiān天
chuān穿
de得
zhēn真
shuài帅
 !

He looks really handsome in what he's wearing today!

Nà那
ge个
zú足
qiú球
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
yòu又
shuài帅
yòu又
néng能
tī踢
 。

That soccer player is both handsome and skilled.