大名鼎鼎的宁彦凡老师
“the renowned Professor Ning Yanfan,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Let me introduce you. This is”
大名鼎鼎 的宁彦凡老师
“the renowned Professor Ning Yanfan,”
是这次学会的主席
“chairman of this symposium.”
“Pay close attention and be respectful; this is an extremely influential figure.”
In Chinese culture, calling someone 'Teacher' (老师) honors their wisdom, mastery, and mentorship, regardless of whether they work in academia or industry.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
celebrated; famous; of great renown
An idiom (chengyu) commonly used in spoken praise or polite introductions to build prestige for someone.
mentor; respected master / professional
Extensively used beyond schools in Chinese professional contexts as a polite honorific for senior or esteemed experts.