Salutations
Salutation is used at the beginning of a speech or a letter to address the audience or recipient(s). In the English language, salutations are usually in the form "Dear...". However, the Chinese language has more variations for salutation, which are used in different situations. Here are a few examples in modern Chinese:
- 親愛的...·亲爱的... (qīn'aì de): Dear (beloved) ...
- 尊敬的... (zūnjìng de): Revered ...
- 敬愛的...·敬爱的... (jìng'aì de): Dear esteemed ...
Read more about this topic: Chinese Honorifics