address respectfully; respectful title
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to address someone respectfully; to call someone respectfully
formalUsed to show respect, often in formal or polite contexts. Typically followed by a respectful title or term.
Yīn因
wèi为
zhī知
shi识
guǎng广
bó博
，
tóng同
xué学
men们
dōu都
jìng敬
chēng称
tā他
“
xiǎo小
xiān先
sheng生
”
。
Because of his extensive knowledge, his classmates all respectfully call him 'Little Teacher'.
Zài在
chuán传
tǒng统
yí仪
shì式
shàng上
，
rén人
men们
jìng敬
chēng称
zhǎng长
zhě者
。
During traditional ceremonies, people address the elders respectfully.
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Tā他
bèi被
jìng敬
chēng称
wéi为
wǒ我
men们
háng行
yè业
de的
tài泰
dǒu斗
。
He is respectfully referred to as the grand master of our industry.
noun
respectful title; respectful form of address
formalRefers to the respectful title or term itself. Often used in contrast to neutral or derogatory terms.
“
xiǎo小
xiān先
sheng生
”
shì是
tóng同
xué学
men们
duì对
tā他
de的
jìng敬
chēng称
。
'Little Teacher' is the respectful title his classmates use for him.
“
gé阁
xià下
”
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
wài外
jiāo交
chǎng场
hé合
de的
jìng敬
chēng称
。
'Your Excellency' is a respectful title used in diplomatic settings.
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Zhè这
ge个
jìng敬
chēng称
chōng充
fèn分
tǐ体
xiàn现
le了
tā他
de的
shè社
huì会
dì地
wèi位
。
This respectful title fully reflects his social status.