This English version was translated from the Chinese original with AI assistance. The Chinese text is authoritative.
Classical Chinese had a complete system of honorific expressions, which is rarely seen in today’s vernacular Chinese. Using honorifics in conversation shows your good upbringing. It is said that upbringing is a person’s calling card. Well-bred people are welcome everywhere; ill-bred people are unwelcome everywhere. Learning honorifics well is very important. Below are some honorifics commonly used in Chinese.
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