How to Say ‘Software engineer’ in Simplified Chinese
软件工程师
💬 Usage Tip: Combine [软件] (software) and [工程师] (engineer).
🇨🇳 In China: A highly regarded profession in tech-centric hubs.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
软件
[ruǎn jiàn]
software
Programs and other operating information used by a computer.
我是软件工程师。
I am a software engineer.
工程师
[gōng chéng shī]
engineer
A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures.
他是一名工程师。
He is an engineer.
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