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Chinese Video Courses >> Beginner Chinese Series 1 >> What's your surname (honorific)?
What's your surname (honorific)?
Lesson Information
| Instructor: | Becky |
| Length: | 24:50 |
| Introduction: | Learn expressions to show respect when inquiring about someone’s surnames and names |
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How should you address others in Chinese? When speaking Chinese, people usually show respect when asking about others’ Chinese surnames. How? Simply add a “心 (xīn) heart” under “你 (nǐ)" to make “您 (nín)”. This is an honorific form. In other words, Chinese people show respect by placing “you” in their “hearts.” In addition to this, learn Chinese language phrases such as my surname is..., sir and miss. Finally, you can also gain background knowledge about Chinese culture through our note on One Hundred Chinese Surnames Primer.
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anytoursmaldives@live.co says
chinese is very interesting for me
March 7, 2011
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403246175 in reply to anytoursmaldives@live.co
中国很喜欢你的到来
April 8, 2011
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Helen Zhang (Chinese Teacher) in reply to 403246175
Hi 403246175. In Chinese, this sentence is grammatically incorrect. You can say “中国很欢迎你的到来(Zhōngguó hěn huānyíng nǐ de dào lái.),” which means “warmly welcome to China.”
April 29, 2011
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chegomez in reply to Helen Zhang (Chinese Teacher)
how can i say how are you in chinese ?
May 24, 2011
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Helen Zhang (Chinese Teacher) in reply to chegomez
Hello Chegomez, For “how are you” in Chinese, you can say: “你好吗？(Nǐ hǎo ma?).”
May 24, 2011
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Abdul Samad in reply to anytoursmaldives@live.co
I like chinese language b/c chinese language is one of the best langauage in the world
January 16, 2012
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GGBaliki says
how do you say yes in chinese?
May 25, 2011
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Helen Zhang (Chinese Teacher) in reply to GGBaliki
Hi GGBaliki, For “yes” in Chinese, you can say “是 (shì)” or “是的 (shì de).” For example: ---你高兴吗？(Nǐ gāoxìng ma?) Are you happy? ---是的，我很高兴。(Shì de, wǒ hěn gāoxìng.) Yes, I’m very happy.
May 25, 2011
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GGBaliki in reply to Helen Zhang (Chinese Teacher)
thx
May 27, 2011
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aimme_miller says
Very nice... i like the way you teach... xie xie ni!
October 27, 2011
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Ellie_Chinese teacher in reply to aimme_miller
Hi aimme_miller, you are welcome and thanks for enjoying the video. How long have you studied Chinese? And what kind of topic do you like to learn? Just feel free to let me know. :)
November 1, 2011
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petitpiedfrancis in reply to Ellie_Chinese teacher
nihao wo hen giaxing ni.i am very happy to learn cinese mervellous langrage since two hours please write to petitpiedfrancis@gmail.com. Iam very honnest and trustworthy thanks to THE HIGHEST SHIVA GOD FATHER
January 24, 2012
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moana1520 says
well done becky!!! you are awesome!!! xie xie!!
November 6, 2011
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Becky_Chinese Teacher in reply to moana1520
Hi, moana1520. :) xiè xiè :D and thanks for enjoying the video. And what kind of topic you want to learn? Just feel free to let me know:) And I will try my best to show you more good videos. :)
November 9, 2011
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stepsloverz says
I just signing up and after I watch all the beginner's video, I realize I already learned it this past few months. What's the next level of beginner? I want to proceed but wondering if I can watch it for free or not? o.O"
November 10, 2011
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Helen Zhang (Chinese Teacher) in reply to stepsloverz
Dear stepsloverz, Thank you for your message. I am so glad that you have finished all the beginner’s videos. We have updated with new video lessons in different levels. If you are interested in learning real Chinese spoken by the locals, you can take a look at the Day Day Up program. If you are interested in various language points (grammar, etc.), please take a look at our Crazy Grammar program. Since you have started your 7-Day free trial, you can access ALL the Chinese video courses for free for 7 days. After the free trail, if you decide to learn Chinese with us, just feel free to start a new membership and become a paying member of eChineseOnline. Hope you enjoy our service.
November 10, 2011
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stepsloverz in reply to Helen Zhang (Chinese Teacher)
~OH thank you :) Will watch all the video this week and decide for membership after it. Thanks for the reply :)
November 10, 2011
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Helen Zhang (Chinese Teacher) in reply to stepsloverz
You’re welcome. :) I’m so glad that I can help you. If you have any questions, just feel free to let me know.
November 10, 2011
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petitpiedfrancis in reply to Helen Zhang (Chinese Teacher)
best happy chinese new year for you helene zhiang multimillions times fortunate healthy happy youth beauty. I really wish to learn that marvellous language chinese. I love so much chinese giaxotce nihao wo then giaoxing ni . learning chinese since two hours now thanks to your high first class quality courses.
January 24, 2012
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Helen Zhang (Chinese Teacher) in reply to petitpiedfrancis
Hi petitpiedfrancis, Best wishes to you too. I’m glad that you love our video lessons. We are making new video lessons. Just stay in tune with us! Any questions, just feel free to let me know.
January 29, 2012
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eddie says
謝謝你 Yin 小姐 ! 你的交 很好。I did have a great time and chance to review my Chinese. Once again thx...
November 17, 2011
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Becky_Chinese Teacher in reply to eddie
Eddie, Nǐ hǎo! 不客氣。And thank you for enjoying our video. For this sentence "你的交 很好。" You should say: "你教得很好。(Nǐ jiāo de hěn hǎo.)" The Chinese character for "to teach" is "教." :） If you want to describe a result or quality of an action, you can use this sentence structure: "Subject+verb+得+your complement." So, the sentence "你教得很好。" follows this structure. You may follow our CRAZY GRAMMAR and DAY DAY UP shows to review and learn more Chinese language points and topics. And just feel free to let me know if there is any topic you want to learn about.
November 18, 2011
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Mickey says
I am trying to answer some of the exercise problems, but in order to write the words I need to use tone marks. How do I do this? Thanks! Mickey
December 13, 2011
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Helen Zhang (Chinese Teacher) in reply to Mickey
Hey Mickey, I’m glad you’re getting some use out of the exercises. In order to add tone marks, first type the Pinyin of a word followed by a 1, 2, 3, or 4 (to represent the necessary tone) directly after the word. After that, click the “Convert to Tone Marks” button on the exercise tab. For example: If you want to use “yǒu,” first type “you3,” then click “Convert to Tone Marks.” “You3” will be converted to “yǒu.” For neutral tones, you can just type the words by themselves, as they don’t require any marks. Good luck on the problems and let me know if you have any other questions.
December 13, 2011
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HaidaTakarai says
This is so helpful! I had some doubts before this lesson that now I can understand better. Xièxiè!
February 22, 2012
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Becky_Chinese Teacher in reply to HaidaTakarai
You are welcome. I am so happy that we can help you. :) If you have any question or any topic you want to learn, just feel free to let me know. :)
February 22, 2012
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HaidaTakarai in reply to Becky_Chinese Teacher
Thank you! You're to kind! :3
February 25, 2012
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Becky_Chinese Teacher in reply to HaidaTakarai
You are welcome! :)
February 27, 2012
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Ashin Revata says
now what shall I do? I do nothing.
March 8, 2012
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Helen Zhang (Chinese Teacher) in reply to Ashin Revata
Hi Ashin Revata, Is there anything that I can help you with? Please feel free to let me know.
March 16, 2012
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isaque amorim says
hello Becky l'am from brasil,but l' live u.s.a tks for teacher mi l'have friends chinese but she neve see ...about china well one see tks, for you good teocher
March 26, 2012
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Becky_Chinese Teacher in reply to isaque amorim
LoL! Thank you very much. Do you usually chat with your Chinese friends online?
March 30, 2012
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