 These titles can either follow the surname (or full name) of the person in reference, or it can stand alone either as a form of address or if the person being referred to is unambiguous without the added surname.The use of the term equivalent of "Doctorate / doctor" (博士, bóshì) is less common in Chinese as it is in English.The term "boshi" is used both as an honorific title and a name for the degree.