English–Chinese
“sir” in Chinese
How to say “sir” in Chinese
“Sir” in Chinese is 大爷 (dà yé).
A familiar address for an older man seen as a senior figure, carrying respect, warmth, or mock respect depending on tone.
Example sentences with 大爷
上车时我给大爷让座了。shàng chē shí wǒ gěi dà yé ràng zuò le
When I got on the bus, I gave my seat to an old man.
Tips for using 大爷
- Unlike English "sir," this form is strongly shaped by tone: warmth can show respect, while a sharp tone can make the same address teasing or dismissive.