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9 jobs with different ancient Chinese names

  • SM
  • Feb 9
  • 1 min read

Updated: Feb 25

The 9 jobs below have different Chinese names in ancient times. Do you know what they are called then & now?


 Go to -> 1st - 3rd  | 4th - 6th  | 7th - 9th 


1st-3rd job with different names


Doctor, Waiter, Chef

Jobs with different Chinese names in ancient times - Doctor, Waiter, Chef

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Answer

  • Doctor. In ancient times, 大夫. Now, 医生.

  • Waiter.  In ancient times, 店小二. Now, 侍应生.

  • Chef.  In ancient times, 袍子. Now, 厨师.


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4th-6th job with different names   


Police, Driver, Accountant

Jobs with different Chinese names in China & Singapore - Police, Driver, Accountant

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Answer

  • Police. In ancient times, 捕快. Now, 警察.

  • Driver.  In ancient times, 车夫. Now, 司机.

  • Accountant.  In ancient times, 帐房先生. Now, 会计.


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7th-9th job with different names  


Teacher, Lawyer, Forensic Pathologist

Jobs with different Chinese names in ancient times - Teacher, Lawyer, Forensic Pathologist

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Answer

  • Teacher. In ancient times, 夫子. Now, 老师.

  • Lawyer.  In ancient times, 讼师. Now, 律师.

  • Forensic Pathologist.  In ancient times, 仵作. Now, 法医.


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