An honorific title or way of talking is used to show respect or honour to someone.
例句
He was given the honorific title of national chairman...他被授予国家主席的尊称。All employees will refer to each other by the honorific suffix 'san'.所有雇员相互称呼时都须在名字后添加敬语san(日语表示“先生”,“女士”)。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. an expression of respect;
"the Japanese use many honorifics"
Adjective
1. conferring or showing honor or respect;
"honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession"