等级观念 Hierarchical Concepts děngjí guānniàn

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

老李：小王，你最近工作表现不错，升职加薪指日可待。
小王：谢谢李叔，我会继续努力的。
老李：年轻人肯吃苦，前途无量啊！好好干。
小王：嗯，我一定不辜负您的期望。
老李：对了，下周公司有个重要会议，你作为代表参加。
小王：好的，李叔，我一定会认真准备的。

拼音

lǎo lǐ：xiǎo wáng，nǐ zuìjìn gōngzuò biǎoxiàn bùcuò，shēngzhí jiāxīn zhǐrì kědài。
xiǎo wáng：xièxie lǐ shū，wǒ huì jìxù nǔlì de。
lǎo lǐ：niánqīng rén kěn chīkǔ，qiántú wúliàng a！hǎohāo gàn。
xiǎo wáng：ěn，wǒ yídìng bù gūfù nín de qiwàng。
lǎo lǐ：duìle，xià zhōu gōngsi yǒu gè zhòngyào huìyì，nǐ zuòwéi dàibiǎo cānjia。
xiǎo wáng：hǎode，lǐ shū，wǒ yídìng huì rènzhēn zhǔnbèi de。

English

Li: Xiao Wang, your recent work performance has been excellent. Promotion and salary increase are just around the corner.
Wang: Thank you, Mr. Li, I will continue to work hard.
Li: Young people who are willing to work hard have a bright future! Keep up the good work.
Wang: Yes, I will not let you down.
Li: By the way, there will be an important company meeting next week. You will attend as a representative.
Wang: Okay, Mr. Li, I will prepare carefully.

Common Phrases

等级观念

děngjí guānniàn

Hierarchical concept

Cultural Background

中文

中国传统文化中存在着等级观念，这种观念根深蒂固，影响着人们的社会交往和行为模式。在正式场合，尤其要注意尊重长辈和领导。

等级观念在中国的社会生活中依然普遍存在，它不仅体现在人际关系中，也体现在社会组织结构和社会规范中。

拼音

zhōngguó chuántǒng wénhuà zhōng cúnzài zhe děngjí guānniàn，zhè zhǒng guānniàn gēnshēn dìgù，yǐngxiǎng zhe rénmen de shèhuì jiāowǎng hé xíngwéi móshì。zài zhèngshì chǎnghé，yóuqí yào zhùyì zūnjìng chángbèi hé lǐngdǎo。

děngjí guānniàn zài zhōngguó de shèhuì shēnghuó zhōng yīrán pǔbiàn cúnzài，tā bù jǐn tǐxiàn zài rénjì guānxi zhōng，yě tǐxiàn zài shèhuì zǔzhī jiégòu hé shèhuì guīfàn zhōng。

English

Traditional Chinese culture has a deeply rooted hierarchical concept that influences people's social interactions and behavior patterns. In formal occasions, it is particularly important to show respect to elders and superiors.

The hierarchical concept remains widespread in Chinese society. It manifests not only in interpersonal relationships but also in social organization and norms.

Advanced Expressions

中文

尊老爱幼

长幼有序

上情下达

下情上达

拼音

zūnlǎo àiyòu

chángyòu yǒuxù

shàngqíng xiàdá

xiàqíng shàngdá

English

Respect for the elderly and love for the young

Order of age and rank

Top-down communication

Bottom-up communication

Cultural Taboos

中文

在与中国人交往时，避免直呼其名，尤其是在正式场合下。要根据对方的身份和年龄选择合适的称呼，并注意尊重对方的社会地位。

拼音

zài yǔ zhōngguórén jiāowǎng shí，bìmiǎn zhíhū qí míng，yóuqí shì zài zhèngshì chǎnghé xià。yào gēnjù duìfāng de shēnfèn hé niánlíng xuǎnzé héshì de chēnghu，bìng zhùyì zūnjìng duìfāng de shèhuì dìwèi。

English

When interacting with Chinese people, avoid directly addressing them by their first names, especially in formal settings. Choose appropriate titles based on the other person's status and age, and be respectful of their social standing.

Key Points

中文

注意场合和对象，选择合适的称呼和措辞，避免冒犯他人。在正式场合，尤其要注意尊重长辈和领导。

拼音

zhùyì chǎnghé hé duìxiàng，xuǎnzé héshì de chēnghu hé cuòcí，bìmǎn màofàn tārén。zài zhèngshì chǎnghé，yóuqí yào zhùyì zūnjìng chángbèi hé lǐngdǎo。

English

Pay attention to the context and the person, choose appropriate titles and wording to avoid offending others. In formal settings, it is particularly important to show respect to elders and superiors.

Practice Tips

中文

多观察中国人的日常交往方式，学习如何称呼不同身份的人。

练习使用一些常用的敬语，例如“您”、“请问”、“谢谢”。

在与中国人交谈时，注意自己的语气和态度，尽量保持谦逊和尊重。

拼音

duō guānchá zhōngguórén de rìcháng jiāowǎng fāngshì，xuéxí rúhé chēnghu bùtóng shēnfèn de rén。

liànxí shǐyòng yīxiē chángyòng de jìngyǔ，lìrú “nín”、“qǐngwèn”、“xièxie”。

zài yǔ zhōngguórén jiāotán shí，zhùyì zìjǐ de yǔqì hé tàidu，jǐnliàng bǎochí qiānxùn hé zūnjìng。

English

Observe the daily interactions of Chinese people and learn how to address people of different statuses.

Practice using some common polite phrases, such as “您” (nín), “请问” (qǐngwèn), and “谢谢” (xièxie).

When talking to Chinese people, pay attention to your tone and attitude, and try to be humble and respectful.