HSK 3.0 Level 2 · Lesson 18 of 18
中文姓氏和正式称谓
姓氏文化
36 minute lesson · task-based course
中文姓氏和正式称谓
Understand common Chinese surnames and use surname-plus-title forms of address in everyday formal situations.
By the end of this lesson
- Understand common Chinese surnames and formal forms of address.
- Use surname plus title or kinship-style address appropriately.
- Recognize forms of address in notes, cards and messages.
Step 2 · Listening
Listen before reading
First listen for the situation and repeated words. Do not try to translate every sentence.
First play
Identify who is speaking and the main purpose of the exchange.
Second play
Listen for names, times, places, quantities or other task information.
Step 3 · Vocabulary
Lesson vocabulary
Learn the word, then read it again in a sentence or mini-scene from this lesson. A vocabulary card by itself does not count as taught course language.
family name; surname; to be surnamed ...
surname and given name; full name
name; noun (part of speech); place (e.g. among winners)
position; location; place
to introduce (sb to sb); to give a presentation; to present (sb for a job etc)
foreign country
oneself; (attributive) one's own
to feel embarrassed; to find it embarrassing; to be sorry (for inconveniencing sb)
to press charges; to file a complaint; to tell; to inform; to let know
to hope; a hope; a wish
Step 4 · Sentence patterns
Build usable sentences
Study the pattern, then replace the example information with details from your own situation.
More classifiers
number + classifier + NHSK 2 expands the classifier set. Choose the classifier that matches the noun or event.
Nominal predicates
S + noun/number phraseFor age, date, price and some identity information, Chinese can use a noun or number phrase directly as the predicate.
是 for identification and features
N + 是 + N / phraseUse 是 when you identify what something is or classify a person, object or role.
Double-object sentences
S + V + person + thingWith verbs such as 给、送、告诉, the person can come directly before the thing or message.
Step 5 · Dialogue
Read and replay the exchange
Follow each line with pinyin above the Chinese text. Use the sentence button to isolate one line.
Step 6 · Guided practice
Submit the quiz to unlock lesson completion.
Step 7 · Communication task
Use a Chinese form of address
You meet a teacher, doctor or other professional and need to address them politely.
Your task
- Ask or state a surname.
- Use surname + title at least once.
- Distinguish a personal name from a form of address.
- Write a short formal greeting or introduction.
View a lesson model
不好意思，请问您贵姓？ 我姓王。你叫我王老师就可以。 那位老师也姓王吗？ 不是，他姓李，我们叫他李老师。 中文里可以用姓加职业吗？ 可以，比如王老师、李医生。
This is a model built from the lesson dialogue. Adapt the information instead of copying it.
Self-check rubric
- At least three lesson words are used accurately.
- At least one lesson pattern is complete.
- The response completes the communication target.
- The Chinese can be read aloud without relying on English.
Step 8 · Review
Complete the mastery check
A lesson is complete only after the quiz, communication task and self-review requirements are met.
Reach at least 70%.
Write at least 24 non-space characters.
Complete all three self-checks.
Learning goals
What this lesson helps you do
This lesson develops 姓氏文化 through the communication goal 使用中文称谓语.
- Understand common Chinese surnames and formal forms of address.
- Use surname plus title or kinship-style address appropriately.
- Recognize forms of address in notes, cards and messages.