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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to a waiter with 服务员 (fúwùyuán)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    服务员 (fúwùyuán) is a noun meaning "waiter," "waitress," or "attendant." It is the standard term for service staff in restaurants, hotels, and shops, and can also be used to call for a server's attention.

    Examples

    • 服务员，请给我一杯冰水。

      Fúwùyuán, qǐng gěi wǒ yī bēi bīng shuǐ.

      Waiter, please give me a glass of ice water.

    • 这家餐厅的服务员态度特别好。

      Zhè jiā cāntīng de fúwùyuán tàidù tèbié hǎo.

      The waiters at this restaurant have a really great attitude.

    • 服务员微笑着把菜单递了过来。

      Fúwùyuán wēixiào zhe bǎ càidān dì le guòlái.

      The waiter handed over the menu with a smile.