Definition
称谓 refers to the term or title used to address someone in Chinese, such as kinship terms (舅舅, 阿姨), professional titles (老师, 医生), or honorifics (先生, 太太). Choosing the right 称谓 is culturally important—it shows respect, reflects social hierarchy, and varies by region and relationship. Note that the verb 'to address someone as' is expressed by 称呼 or 称, not 称谓 itself.
noun
form of addresstitle (used for kinship, professional, or honorific references)
Examples
- ，称谓。Zài Zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng, zhèngquè de chēng wèi néng tǐxiàn duì biérén de zūnzhòng.In Chinese culture, using the correct form of address shows respect for others.
- 称谓，“”“”。Duì zhǎngbèi zuì hǎo yòng zūnzhòng de chēng wèi, bǐrú “shūshu” huò “āyí”.For elders, it's best to use respectful titles, like 'uncle' or 'auntie'.
- 称谓。Bùtóng dìqū duì tóng yí ge qīnqi de chēng wèi kěnéng bù yíyàng.Different regions may have different titles for the same relative.
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