称呼大姑 Addressing the Aunt (Father's Older Sister) chēnghu dàgū

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

小明：大姑好！好久不见，您最近身体好吗？
大姑：小明啊，你来了！身体挺好的，谢谢你！你呢，学习怎么样？
小明：学习还不错，最近在准备期末考试。
大姑：期末考试啊，要好好准备，别太辛苦了。
小明：我会的，大姑，您最近有什么安排吗？
大姑：也没什么特别的安排，就是在家看看书，种种花。
小明：真悠闲！那我就不打扰您了，改天再来看您。
大姑：好，下次来记得提前说一声。

拼音

xiǎoming: dàgū hǎo! hǎojiǔ bùjiàn, nín zuìjìn shēntǐ hǎo ma?
dàgū: xiǎoming a, nǐ lái le! shēntǐ tǐng hǎo de, xièxie nǐ! nǐ ne, xuéxí zěnmeyàng?
xiǎoming: xuéxí hái bùcuò, zuìjìn zài zhǔnbèi qímò kǎoshì.
dàgū: qímò kǎoshì a, yào hǎohāo zhǔnbèi, bié tài xīnkǔ le.
xiǎoming: wǒ huì de, dàgū, nín zuìjìn yǒu shénme ānpái ma?
dàgū: yě méi shénme tèbié de ānpái, jiùshì zài jiā kàn kàn shū, zhòng zhòng huā.
xiǎoming: zhēn yōuxián! nà wǒ jiù bù dǎrǎo nín le, gǎitiān zài lái kàn nín.
dàgū: hǎo, xià cì lái jìde tíqián shuō yīshēng.

English

Xiaoming: Hello, Aunt! Long time no see, how are you?
Aunt: Xiaoming, you're here! I'm fine, thank you! How about your studies?
Xiaoming: My studies are going well, I'm preparing for the final exam.
Aunt: Final exams, you should prepare well, don't work too hard.
Xiaoming: I will, Aunt, do you have any plans recently?
Aunt: Nothing special, just reading books and tending flowers at home.
Xiaoming: So relaxing! I won't disturb you then, I'll come to see you again another day.
Aunt: Okay, let me know next time.

Common Phrases

大姑好！

dàgū hǎo!

Hello, Aunt!

好久不见

hǎojiǔ bùjiàn

Long time no see

Cultural Background

中文

称呼“大姑”是对于父亲姐姐的称呼，体现了中国家庭中长幼尊卑的等级观念。

在正式场合，应称呼“大姑”；在非正式场合，可以根据关系亲疏程度，选择其他称呼，例如“大姑”或直接称呼名字加“姐”。

拼音

chēnghu “dàgū” shì duìyú fùqīn jiějie de chēnghu, tǐxiàn le zhōngguó jiātíng zhōng chángyòu zūnbēi de děngjí guānniàn。

zài zhèngshì chǎnghé, yīng chēnghu “dàgū”；zài fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé, kěyǐ gēnjù guānxi qīnshū chéngdù, xuǎnzé qítā chēnghu, lìrú “dàgū” huò zhíjiē chēnghu míngzì jiā “jiě”。

English

The term "Aunt" (referring to father's older sister) reflects the hierarchical structure within Chinese families.

In formal settings, use "Aunt"; in informal situations, other terms can be used depending on the closeness of the relationship, such as using their name plus "sister" or even a more endearing name if appropriate.

Advanced Expressions

中文

您可以根据关系的亲疏程度，选择更亲切的称呼，例如“大姑姐”或直接称呼名字。

在表达关心时，可以加上一些更体贴的话语，例如“大姑，您最近身体好吗？要注意保重身体啊！”

拼音

ní kěyǐ gēnjù guānxi de qīnshū chéngdù, xuǎnzé gèng qīnqiē de chēnghu, lìrú “dàgū jiě” huò zhíjiē chēnghu míngzì。

zài biǎodá guānxīn shí, kěyǐ jiāshàng yīxiē gèng tǐtiē de huàyǔ, lìrú “dàgū, nín zuìjìn shēntǐ hǎo ma？yào zhùyì bǎozhòng shēntǐ a！”

English

You can choose a more intimate address based on your relationship closeness, such as directly using her name or a more affectionate term of address.

When expressing care, you can add more considerate words, such as "Aunt, how are you feeling recently? Take care of yourself! "

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免在长辈面前大声喧哗或使用不尊重的语言。

拼音

bìmiǎn zài zhǎngbèi miànqián dàshēng xuānhuá huò shǐyòng bù zūnzhòng de yǔyán。

English

Avoid being loud or using disrespectful language in front of elders.

Key Points

中文

称呼大姑主要用于称呼父亲的姐姐，体现了中国家庭中长幼尊卑的等级观念。在不同场合和关系亲疏程度下，称呼方式略有不同。

拼音

chēnghu dàgū zhǔyào yòngyú chēnghu fùqīn de jiějie, tǐxiàn le zhōngguó jiātíng zhōng chángyòu zūnbēi de děngjí guānniàn。zài bùtóng chǎnghé hé guānxi qīnshū chéngdù xià, chēnghu fāngshì luè yǒu bùtóng。

English

The term "Aunt" (father's older sister) highlights the hierarchical structure in Chinese families. The way of addressing can vary slightly depending on the occasion and the closeness of the relationship.

Practice Tips

中文

多练习在不同场合下称呼大姑，例如正式场合和非正式场合。

尝试与家人或朋友进行角色扮演，模拟与大姑交流的场景。

注意观察不同年龄段的人称呼大姑的方式，并模仿学习。

拼音

duō liànxí zài bùtóng chǎnghé xià chēnghu dàgū, lìrú zhèngshì chǎnghé hé fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé。

chángshì yǔ jiārén huò péngyǒu jìnxíng juésè bànyǎn, mónǐ yǔ dàgū jiāoliú de chǎngjǐng。

zhùyì guānchá bùtóng niánlíng duàn de rén chēnghu dàgū de fāngshì, bìng mófǎng xuéxí。

English

Practice addressing your aunt in different settings, such as formal and informal occasions.

Try role-playing with family or friends, simulating scenarios of interacting with your aunt.

Pay attention to how people of different ages address their aunts, and imitate and learn from them.