称呼语作为比较简短的,在人际交往中使用比较频繁的语项,最能直接反应交际双方的社会地位和社会关系。如何选择适当的称呼语则是使用者社会交往能力的体现。本文通过对英汉称呼语的对比研究,探讨出制约称呼语的选择因素。简要分析中西不同称呼语下的文化差异。 Addressing as a relatively short, more frequent use of language in interpersonal communication, the most direct response to both social status and social relations. How to choose the proper address is the embodiment of user’s social interaction ability. In this paper, we compare the study of English and Chinese address forms to find out the factors that influence the choice of address form. Briefly analyze the cultural difference under the different appellations of China and the West.