zyun1 cing1尊稱尊称

Jyutpingzyun1 cing1

Yalejyūn chīng

動詞Rare

Definition

To address someone respectfully, or the honorific title used to do so.

to address someone with respect using an honorific
a respectful form of address, title, or honorific

neutralpeoplecommunication

How it's used

Applying honorifics is deeply embedded in social hierarchy and interpersonal etiquette. While the term describes formal titles, it also encompasses the act of using specific pronouns or suffixes to elevate the status of the person being addressed. It is rarely used in casual peer-to-peer interactions unless one is being sarcastic or overly formal.

Measure word

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Examples

nei5你deoi3對zoeng2長bui3輩gong2講je5嘢jiu3要jung6用zyun1尊cing1稱aa4呀。

You should use honorifics when speaking to your elders.

keoi5佢dei6哋zyun1尊cing1稱nei4呢wai6位gaau3教sau6授zou6做daai6大si1師。

They respectfully address this professor as a master.

Common phrases

zyun1尊cing1稱deoi3對fong1方

to address someone with an honorific

si2使jung6用zyun1尊cing1稱

to use an honorific

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general polite language. Remember that this specifically refers to titles or honorific labels, not just being polite or using soft tones.