Friar(修士):
In Chinese, it is pronounced as: xiū shì，Written as:

The term “Friar” is a short form that generally refers to practitioners of Taoism. In Catholicism, the term “Monk” is often translated into Chinese using this word as well.
Friars broadly refer to practitioners of Taoism, and they can be roughly divided into four categories: believers, Lay Buddhists, Taoist Priests, and Masters. In folk Taoism, there are also Alchemists, Sorcerers, Hermits, and others.
Believers are those who have not undergone a formal religious recognition ceremony.
Lay Buddhists are formal disciples who have undergone conversion to the Three Treasures of Dao, Scripture, and Master, and have received the Nine True Wondrous Precepts, obtaining a conversion certificate.
Taoist Priests are ordained individuals who have undergone the Quanzhen Crowning Ceremony or the Zhengyi Ordination and have received a Taoist Certificate for performing divine duties.
Masters are those who have studied the mysteries of ritual ceremonies and take on leadership roles in Daoist rituals and ceremonies, holding high ordination positions within the Quanzhen tradition and having been appointed and empowered as Taoist Priests.