HSK 3.0 Level 2 · Lesson 18 of 18
中文姓氏和正式称谓
姓氏文化
40 minute lesson · task-based course
中文姓氏和正式称谓
Learn this HSK 2 communication goal through independent real-world sources, then apply it in guided practice and writing.
By the end of this lesson
- Understand common Chinese surnames and formal forms of address.
- Use surname plus title or kinship-style address appropriately.
- Recognize forms of address in notes, cards and messages.
LEARN IN CONTEXT
Read and listen across several real contexts
This lesson uses the number and type of texts that fit the topic. Learn the same language across different situations instead of forcing everything into one dialogue.
May I ask your surname?
Two business cards
- 张明
- 张老师 · 中文培训中心Teacher Zhang · Chinese Training Center
- 周海
- 周经理 · 远山科技公司Manager Zhou · Yuanshan Technology Company
A note to the teacher
Step 3 · Vocabulary
Vocabulary & Grammar
Study the focus words and official grammar that this lesson teaches through its texts.
Lesson focus vocabulary
family name; surname; to be surnamed ...
surname and given name; full name
name; noun (part of speech); place (e.g. among winners)
position; location; place
to introduce (sb to sb); to give a presentation; to present (sb for a job etc)
foreign country
oneself; (attributive) one's own
to feel embarrassed; to find it embarrassing; to be sorry (for inconveniencing sb)
to press charges; to file a complaint; to tell; to inform; to let know
to hope; a hope; a wish
Step 4 · Grammar
Build usable sentences
Study the grammar point, then replace the example information with details from your own situation.
More classifiers
number + classifier + NHSK 2 expands the classifier set. Choose the classifier that matches the noun or event.
Nominal predicates
S + noun/number phraseFor age, date, price and some identity information, Chinese can use a noun or number phrase directly as the predicate.
是 for identification and features
N + 是 + N / phraseUse 是 when you identify what something is or classify a person, object or role.
Double-object sentences
S + V + person + thingWith verbs such as 给、送、告诉, the person can come directly before the thing or message.
Step 6 · Guided practice
Exercises
Submit the quiz to unlock lesson completion.
Step 7 · Communication task
Writing Practice
Use a polite form of address
You need to leave a short message for a teacher, manager or another person in a formal situation.
Your task
- Use an appropriate surname + title
- State why you are writing
- End with a polite thanks or next step
Self-check rubric
- At least three lesson words are used accurately.
- At least one lesson grammar point is complete.
- The response completes the communication target.
- The Chinese can be read aloud without relying on English.
Step 8 · Review
Complete the mastery check
A lesson is complete only after the quiz, communication task and self-review requirements are met.
Reach at least 70%.
Write at least 28 non-space characters.
Wrong exercise answers are saved to Review so you can return to the exact vocabulary or grammar reference when reliable knowledge links exist.
Learning goals
What this lesson helps you do
This lesson develops 姓氏文化 through the official communication goal 使用中文称谓语. It uses independent real-world sources rather than forcing the whole lesson into one generated dialogue.
- Understand common Chinese surnames and formal forms of address.
- Use surname plus title or kinship-style address appropriately.
- Recognize forms of address in notes, cards and messages.