1. Chinese forms of address
中国的称谓文化
Zhōngguó de chēngwèi wēnhuà
Chinese forms of address
Many western countries accept hugs and kisses as a popular form of greeting although a handshake is still the formal way of greeting people. In China, a handshake or a simple and kind salutation is common.
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2. Chēngwèi wēnhuà Fāngshì
称谓文化方式
Chēngwèi wēnhuà Fāngshì
Forms of address
A form of address is to some extent a reflection of social climate.
In China, various forms of address are used according to circumstances.
Choosing the appropriate and correct form shows your wit and high respect to others.
Generally, for Chinese people it should be in accord with convention and care much about the personal favor of the people being addressed.
There are four main categories:

3. The same meaning in English
Job Title: You can call someone directly by his job title or put it before his surname or full name. This is often used in the workplace and on more formal occasions:
Chinese Pinyin
Chinese
The same meaning in English
Xi Zhuxi
习主席
President Xi
Zhang Jingli
张经理
Manager Zhang
Liu Zhuren
刘主任
Director Liu
Ma Zhongtong
马总统
President Ma
To address based on professional qualifications, which expresses respect to those being addressed:
Pinyin
Chinese
The same meaning in English
Li Jiao Shou
李教授
Professor Li
Wang Lu Shi
王律师
Lawyer Wang
Zhao Gong Cheng Shi
赵工程师
Engineer Zhao

4. The same meaning in English The same meaning in English
An address based on educational qualifications is helpful to emphasize the academic authority of the people being addressed:
Pinyin
Chinese
The same meaning in English
Yang Bo Shi
杨博士
Dr. Yang
Gao Shuo Shi
高硕士
Master Gao
Ma Xue Shi
马学士
Bachelor Ma
To address based on professions:
Pinyin
Chinese
The same meaning in English
Wang Lao Shi
王老师
Teacher Wang
Zhang Yi Sheng
张医生
Doctor Zhang
Liu Jing Guan
刘警官
Officer Liu

5. 林先生 文太太 李小姐 Lao Li 老李 Xiao Wang 小王
Generally, you can call others by their family name or full name by putting the Mr. or Ms. in front. This is the general address most widely used in company, hotels, stores, restaurants, karaoke, bars and other places.
林先生 文太太 李小姐
You can use a person's full name or family name when addressing acquaintances, good friends and colleagues, or only the surname proceeded by an informal title which indicates his age:
The historical importance of education in Chinese culture is derived from the teachings of Confucius  and philosophers of the middle and late Chou eras.
Fundamentally, these philosophies taught that social harmony could be achieved only if humans were free from deprivation and given proper education. Confucius taught that all people possessed the same potential, and that education was the corrective means to curb any tendencies to stray from ethical behavior. 
Pinyin
Chinese
Meaning in English
Note
Lao Li 老李
Elder Li
A person older than yourself
Xiao Wang 小王
Younger Wang
A person younger than yourself

6. The same meaning in English Ni Hao 你好 Hen Gao Xing Ren Shi Ni 很高兴认识你
Phatic Communion
A smile, good eye contact and politeness are expressions of sincerity. These are the beginning of communication. Just like westerners, the Chinese usually pass the time of day with one another as a precursor to getting to the point of a conversation or presentation.
Different conditions require different styles in which conversational greetings may be exchanged. When you meet someone for the first time, the most commonly-used words are:
Chinese Pinyin
Chinese
The same meaning in English
Ni Hao 你好
Hello/Hi
Hen Gao Xing Ren Shi Ni
很高兴认识你
Glad to see you. / Nice to meet you.
Xing Hui (more formal ) 幸会
How do you do?
Hao Jiu Bu Jian
好久不见
Long time no see!
Ni Qi Se Bu Cuo
你气色不错
You look very well today!
Chi Le Ma
吃了吗
Have you had your meal?
Mang Shen Me Ne
忙什么呢？
What are you busying doing these days?
Zui Jin Ru He
最近如何？
How are you doing recently?
Shen Ti Zen Me Yang
身体怎么样？
How are you feeling? / How are you?
Jia Ren Dou Hao Ba
家人都好吧？
How is your family?
Qu Na'er
去那儿啊？
Where are you going?
Shang Ban Qu Ma
上班去吗？
You are going to work?

7. This phatic communion is a salutation without expectation of a response, the question being rhetorical.
However, it should be compact, friendly and respectful.
It is improper to ask about the personal affairs of other people, for delving into another's privacy is considered to be discourteous.
Remember always to be active, passionate, natural and attentive when greeting others.