Understanding Chinese Age Titles

According to the passage, what do Chinese people often talk about in daily life?

• The weather

• Age

• Food

• Sports

If someone is older than you but not as old as your parents, what is a polite way to address them in Chinese culture?

• Uncle or Auntie

• Grandpa or Grandma

• Brother or Sister

• Teacher

What is a common way to address a stranger who is older than you in China?

• By their first name

• Big Brother or Big Sister

• Sir or Madam

• Student

If someone is about the same age as your parents, what should you call them in Chinese?

• Brother or Sister

• Uncle or Auntie

• Grandpa or Grandma

• Cousin

How do Chinese people often make a title more personal when addressing someone they know?

• Add their first name before the title

• Add their surname before the title

• Add their job title before the name

• Add “Mr.” or “Ms.” before the name

If you meet someone who is about the same age as your grandparents, what is the appropriate way to address them in Chinese?

• Uncle or Auntie

• Brother or Sister

• Grandpa or Grandma

• Teacher

Why do Chinese people use family member titles to address others?

• To show politeness

• To show they are related

• To avoid using names

• To confuse people

Which of the following is an example of how to address someone older than you with their surname in Chinese?

• Mr. Zhang

• Zhang Brother

• Zhang哥 (Zhang Ge)

• Teacher Zhang

If you do not know the name of an older stranger, what is a polite way to address them?

• Use their job title

• Big Brother or Big Sister

• Their first name

• Grandpa or Grandma

What does the passage suggest about the importance of age in Chinese culture?

• Age is not important

• Age determines how people are addressed

• Only children care about age

• Age is only discussed in families