(1): In ancient times, this word was mainly used to address teachers. The former teachers, that is, "Mr.", were mostly men, and gradually became honorifics for intellectuals and adult men with certain status.
(2): In ancient times, it also referred to some people who were engaged in specific occupations, such as bookkeeping, storytelling, physiognomy, divination and geomancy (such as Mr. Feng Shui).
(3) Now all men can call Mr. Li and Mr. Wang ... Of course, women also call themselves and other people's husbands "Mr.".
Question 2: Why do men call themselves mister? Because Pangu opened the sky, Mr. Wang met Adam, and only Adam, so he was called ~
Question 3: Why do men call adult men gentlemen?
Mr. Wang is a title, which literally means that he was born earlier than himself and his age is fixed on him. With this extension, people with certain status, knowledge and qualifications can be called Mr. In ancient Chinese, the word "Mr." is a respectful name for learned people, and not everyone can be called Mr. At present, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese still retain this usage.
Question 4: How did the name "Sir" come from? The name "sir" has a long history. However, in different periods of history, the object of the title "Mr." is different. The Analects of Confucius? Politics: "There is wine and food, sir." The note said, "Sir, so are my father and brother." It means to have wine and food, that is, to honor your father and brother. Mencius: "Why did Sir say that?" This "sir" refers to an old and learned man.
The national policy during the Warring States Period: "Why not sit down, sir?" Known as a noble elder.
The first person to call a teacher "Mr." first appeared in Qu Li: "From Yu Xiansheng, it is not polite to talk to people." Note: "Sir, old teacher." Today, teachers are called "gentlemen".
The word "Lao" was added before "Mr" in Han Dynasty.
At the beginning of Qing Dynasty, Guo Xiang was called "Laojun", but after Qianlong, this title was seldom used in officialdom.
After the Revolution of 1911, the word "old gentleman" became popular again. In the communication field, people who meet are called "old gentlemen".
Now the usage of "sir" is more extensive. Women also call themselves and other people's husbands "gentlemen".
Question 5: Who can be called Mr.? Mr. Wang is a title, which literally means: a person born earlier than himself and older than himself.
Based on this extension, a person with certain status, knowledge and qualifications can be called Mr.
In ancient Chinese, the word "Mr" was a respectful name for a learned person.
Not everyone can call Mr. Wang. At present, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese still retain this usage.
Different environments may have the following extended meanings:
Male, a general term for adult males, such as Mr. Wang and Mr. Liu.
Honorific words, showing respect, may be slightly different in different periods, but they are basically honorifics for people with certain status and status.
Mostly used to address men, such as Mr. Chuanshan, but also used to address women with higher knowledge and status, such as Mr. Li Qingzhao and Mr. Zhang Ailing.
Husband, a woman's spouse (husband), usually has attributes, such as: my husband, your husband, Li daughter's husband.
Question 6: How did you get the name "Sir"? Who is Mr. Wang's name addressed to? 1. Teacher.
2. honorifics for intellectuals and adult men with certain status.
3. Call someone else's husband or the opposite person your husband (specific usage: all of them are preceded by personal pronouns or attributes; Such as your husband, my husband).
4. People who used to be called bookkeepers. He works as a gentleman in a pawnshop.
5. People who used to be called storytelling, physiognomy, divination, geomantic omen, etc. Such as: Mr. Feng Shui.
6. Later, the meaning was extended, but anyone who is highly respected can be called "Mr." to show respect, not necessarily referring to men. For example, Soong Ching Ling, Jiang Yang, Bing Xin and Ding Ling can all be called Mr. ..
The name "sir" has a long history. However, in different periods of history, the object of the title "Mr." is different. The Analects of Confucius? Politics: "There is wine and food, sir." The note said, "Sir, so are my father and brother." It means to have wine and food, that is, to honor your father and brother. Mencius: "Why did Sir say that?" This "sir" refers to an old and learned man.
7. Now all men can be called Mr. Wang and Mr. Li.
8. Wife's address to her husband, such as: Are you looking for my husband? He is not at home.
The national policy during the Warring States Period: "Why not sit down, sir?" Known as a noble elder.
The first person to call a teacher "Mr." first appeared in Qu Li: "From Yu Xiansheng, it is not polite to talk to people." Note: "Sir, old teacher." Today, teachers are called "gentlemen".
The word "Lao" was added before "Mr" in Han Dynasty.
At the beginning of Qing Dynasty, Guo Xiang was called "Laojun", but after Qianlong, this title was seldom used in officialdom.
After the Revolution of 1911, the word "old gentleman" became popular again. In the communication field, people who meet are called "old gentlemen".
Now the usage of "sir" is more extensive. Women also call themselves and other people's husbands "gentlemen".
Question 7: Why do men call themselves Mr.? Sir! Please pull me for the correct answer! Thank you. Generally speaking, Mr. is used to address men, but there are some exceptions. For example, great women who have made great contributions to the country and the nation, such as Mr Soong Ching Ling and Mr Bing Xin, all agree that these respected women should not be called ladies, but gentlemen, which is also one of the subtleties of China's language and writing. According to the comprehensive interpretation of Ci Hai and Ci Yuan, "Mr." has two main meanings: one is a title of respect for an older and learned person; The other is respect for others, first of all, respect for teachers, followed by respect for fathers and brothers, doctors, Taoist priests and so on. The word "Mr" written by A Qing and Liang Zhangju is also interpreted as the title of bachelor and elder, but the meaning of "teacher" is weakening. In our country, some of the women of the previous generation came from scholarly families and were later respected, so they were considered "gentlemen" in their old age. This title is a high achievement and honor for a woman. In our country, there are not only Mr Soong Ching Ling, but also respectable successful women such as Mr Bing Xin and Mr Jiang Yang. 1949 After the liberation of Shanghai, Comrade Deng was sent to Shanghai to visit Comrade Soong Ching Ling, welcoming her to the north. On June 1949, he wrote a letter entitled "Mr. Qingling". (Selected Letters from People's Publishing House, 1983, 12, p. 326). The word "sir" generally refers to men, which is well known, but sometimes women also call it "sir", such as "Mr. Qingling" and "Mr. Bing Xin". This term originated in modern China. In the late Qing Dynasty, western feminism was introduced into China, and women's liberation began. More and more women go to society, and heroines like Qiu Jin appear. Later, female college students, female scholars and female teachers emerged one after another. Naturally, the word "sir" originally used exclusively for men is also used for women; But one thing is clear, that is, when addressing women as "Mr", the target is not ordinary women, that is, ordinary men are not addressed as "Mr", but often teachers, female scholars or respected women with social influence and appeal.
Question 8: How old is Mr. Wang? I was called Mr. Wang by a girl when I was in my twenties. Do you think I'm a man already? 10, both boys and girls can call Mr. Wang. This is a courtesy. I don't know how old the other person is, for fear of being called Mr. Wang by mistake.
Question 9: Men can be called Mr. Comrade and women can be called Mr. Comrade. Why can a woman be called "lady"
In life, I usually call myself "sister" and "aunt" or something.
Depends on the other person's age.
Question 10: What happens when a girl calls a boy "sir"? First, girls like boys.