Learn common Tibetan honorific words for body parts, with clear pronunciation – perfect for beginners and anyone who wants to speak Tibetan more respectfully.
Honorific (ཞེ་ས་) language is a key part of speaking Tibetan politely. In this short lesson, Norbu walks through the honorific terms for everyday body parts, how they differ from the ordinary words, and how to pronounce each one.
| English | Honorific | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Head | དབུ་ | u |
| Eyes | སྤྱན་ | chen |
| Hand | ཕྱག་ | chag |
