General and Particular Characteristics of Forms of Address in Chinese

Abstract

The correct choice of address units leads to the successful or unsuccessful implementation of the speech process. In this case, it is necessary to pay attention to the level of familiarity, age characteristics and social status, i.e. profession, of the interlocutors. The rules of speech etiquette of the Chinese people are based on the teachings of Confucianism. The standards of speech etiquette reflect the mentality and national and cultural characteristics of the Chinese.