honorific

• 表示敬意的、尊称的；用于描述表达尊敬或敬意的词语、头衔或语法形式。

Describes a word, title, or grammatical form that conveys respect, esteem, or honor.

1. Conferring or showing honor or respectC1formal

   Used to describe language, titles, or forms of address that convey respect, esteem, or high regard for the person being addressed or referred to.

   尊敬的

   • In many cultures, using an honorific title like 'Dr.' or 'Sir' is a sign of respect.
   • The honorific language used in the ceremony reflected the importance of the occasion.
   • Japanese has a complex system of honorific speech to show politeness.

   同义词courteousdeferentialpoliterespectfulreverential

   反义词contemptuousdemeaningdisparagingdisrespectfulinsultingpejorativescornful

• 表示尊称、敬语或敬辞的名词，指用于表达尊敬、礼貌或社会敬意的称呼、头衔或语法形式。

A noun referring to a title, form of address, or grammatical form that conveys respect, politeness, or social deference.

1. Expression of respectB2formal

   A title, word, or phrase used to show respect or politeness when addressing or referring to someone.

   敬语

   • In Japanese, 'san' is a common honorific used after names.
   • The professor was addressed with the honorific 'Dr.'
   • Using the correct honorific is important in formal correspondence.

   同义词appellationdesignationtitle