Word: 敬称 (jìngchēng) Traditional: 敬稱 敬称 dictionary entry jìngchēng to address or refer to (sb) respectfully (as ...); respectful term of address Full dictionary entry for 敬称 Example sentences using 敬称 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 大家敬称他为老先生。 Dàjiā jìngchēng tā wèi Lǎoxiānshēng. Everyone respectfully addresses him as venerable sir. 陛下是对国王的敬称。 Bìxià shì duì guówáng de jìngchēng. Your Majesty is the respectful form of address for a king.