Definition
令郎 is a polite, honorific term used to refer to another person's son when speaking directly to that person. The 令 prefix is a respectful marker used in formal address (also seen in 令爱 'your daughter', 令堂 'your mother'). You would not use 令郎 to refer to your own son or in casual conversation—use 儿子 instead.
n.
(honorific) your son
Examples
- 令郎？líng zuìjìn xuéxí zěnmeyàng?How has your son been doing in his studies lately?
- 令郎，！Tīngshuō líng kǎoshàng le Běijīng Dàxué, gōngxǐ gōngxǐ!I heard your son was admitted to Peking University — congratulations!
- 令郎。Nín líng zhēn shì yì biǎo réncái.Your son is truly impressive.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.