Definition
令爱 is a polite, honorific term used to refer to someone else's daughter. It is part of a set of respectful address terms (令尊 'your father', 令堂 'your mother', 令郎 'your son') that you use when speaking to or about the family of the person you are addressing. Use it in formal or respectful contexts — never for your own daughter.
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(polite) your daughter
Examples
- 令爱？Qǐngwèn líng jīnnián duō dà le?May I ask how old your daughter is this year?
- 令爱，！Tīngshuō líng kǎo shàng le Běijīng Dàxué, gōngxǐ gōngxǐ!I heard your daughter got into Peking University — congratulations!
- 令爱。líng zhēn shì cái mào shuāng quán.Your daughter is truly both talented and beautiful.
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