Do Chinese have honorifics?
Do Chinese have honorifics? Although Chinese honorifics have simplified to a large degree, contemporary Chinese still retains a sizable set of honorifics. Many of the classical constructs are also occasionally employed by contemporary speakers to convey formality, humility, politeness or respect. How do you address someone with respect in Chinese? The Chinese will state their last name first, followed by the given name (may be one or two syllables). Never call someone by only his or her last name. Addressing someone by his or her courtesy or professional title and last name conveys respect. Women's names cannot be distinguished from...