关于本期节目 (About This Episode)
欢迎来到 ChinaBlick 播客！如果你正在好奇如何挑选一个地道的中文名字，那你绝对来对地方了！给自己起名叫“孙悟空”真的酷吗？在办公室里，为什么千万不能直接叫老板的名字？
Welcome to the ChinaBlick Podcast! Welcome to the ChinaBlick Podcast! If you are wondering how to choose a Chinese name, you are in the right place. Is it really cool to name yourself “Sun Wukong“? And in the office, why should you never call your boss by their full name?
在本期节目中，阿竹向阿松详细解释了中国名字背后的文化，带你解锁中国社交里的称呼“潜规则”：
In this episode, A-Zhu explains the culture behind Chinese names to A-Song, helping you unlock the “unwritten rules” of addressing people in Chinese social situations:
- 名字里的秘密： 父母的愿望与汉字里的财富密码。(The secret in names: Parents’ wishes and the wealth code hidden in Chinese characters.)
- “大名” vs “小名”： 什么时候用全名？什么时候用小名？(“Official name” vs “Pet name”: When to use the full name and when to use a pet name?)
- 职场称呼避坑： 教你地道使用“老王”、“小李”来拉近距离。(Workplace addressing tips: How to authentically use “Lao Wang” and “Xiao Li” to build rapport.)
- HSK 2-3听力： 地道的汉语表达与中国当代社会文化。(Authentic Chinese for HSK 2-3 learners focusing on contemporary social culture.)
学习指南与核心词汇解析(Study Guide and Key Vocabulary Explanations)
1. 本期简介 (Episode Overview – How to choose a Chinese name)
你的中文名字有特别的意义吗？在本期节目中，阿竹向阿松详细解释了中国名字背后的文化，包括“大名”和“小名”的区别，以及汉字里隐藏的父母愿望。此外，他们还分享了中国职场和生活中的称呼习惯，教你如何地道地使用“老王”、“小李”来与人交流。
Does your Chinese name have a special meaning? In this episode, Azhu explains to Asong the culture behind Chinese names in detail, including the difference between “official names” and “childnames,” and the parents’ wishes hidden within the Chinese characters. In addition, they share the addressing habits in Chinese workplaces and daily life, teaching you how to authentically use “Lao Wang” and “Xiao Li” when communicating with others.
2. 核心词汇与文化概念 (Core Vocabulary & Concepts)
1) 大名 (dàmíng)
父母给孩子起的正式名字，通常包含父母的深远愿望。也叫全名，包含姓和名的总称。是登记在身份证上或正式场合使用的官方名字。
Official name / Full name. The formal name given to a child by their parents, which usually contains their profound wishes. It is the official name registered on ID cards or used in formal situations.
2) 小名 (xiǎomíng)
家人、长辈或关系特别好的朋友使用的名字，比如叠字“松松”，听起来像小孩子一样亲切。
Childhood name. A name used by family members, elders, or very close friends, such as the repeated character “Songsong,” which sounds affectionate like a child.
3) 阿 + 名字最后一个字 (ā + míngzi zuì hòu yí gè zì)
南方流行的朋友间的称呼方式，听起来非常温暖、亲切，比如“阿松”和“阿竹”。
A + the last character of a name. A popular way to address friends in southern China, which sounds very warm and friendly, such as “Asong” and “Azhu.”
4) 老 / 小 + 姓 (lǎo / xiǎo + xìng)
中国办公室里地道且亲切的称呼方式。年纪大、有经验的叫“老”，年轻人叫“小”，比如“老王”和“小李”。
Lao / Xiao + surname. An authentic and friendly way to address colleagues in a Chinese office. Older or more experienced people are called “Lao” and younger people are called “Xiao,” such as “Lao Wang” and “Xiao Li.”
5) 称呼 (chēnghu)
对别人的叫法方式。在中国，如何得体地称呼别人是一门重要的社交艺术。
Forms of Address. Specific titles or manners of addressing people based on their social hierarchy and level of intimacy.
选好了一个地道的中文名字后，就该去交一些本地朋友啦！不过要记住我们在 EP11 中提到的文化小贴士：出去吃饭时，如果他们点了一杯白开水，你可千万别惊讶！
Once you’ve chosen a great Chinese name, it’s time to make some local friends! Just remember our cultural tip from EP11: don’t be shocked if they order plain hot water (Baikaishui) when you go out to eat!
3. 思考与讨论 (Discussion Questions)
1) 你的中文名字叫什么？是谁起的？你最喜欢自己名字里的哪一个字？
(What is your Chinese name? Who gave it to you? Which character in your name do you like the most?)
2) 在你的国家，人们在正式场合和私下里使用的名字一样吗？
(In your country, do people use the same name in formal situations and in private?)