How to Say ‘Ms. Smith’ in Traditional Chinese
Smith 小姐
^LAST^ xiǎo jiě
[xiǎo jiě]
💬 Usage Tip: Titles like [小姐] come after the family name: [林小姐]. This same word order is used with [先生] and [太太] too.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: [小姐] can mean "Ms.", but in Taiwan it's also widely used to politely get a young woman's attention in shops or restaurants. Depending on context and generation, some women may prefer other forms of address.
Phrase Breakdown
小姐
xiǎo jiě
[xiǎo jiě]
Miss
A title used before the surname or full name of an unmarried woman.
李小姐早安。
Good morning, Miss Li.
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