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号称 (hào chēng): to be known as; to be nicknamed; to be purportedly; to claim (often exaggeratedly or falsely)

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HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to be known as; to be nicknamed; to be purportedly; to claim (often exaggeratedly or falsely)
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to be known as
  • to be nicknamed
  • to be purportedly
  • to claim (often exaggeratedly or falsely)

Chinese explanation

  • 指某人或某事物在外界广为人知的名声或称号,可以是真实的,也可以是自称的
  • 有时带有讽刺或夸张的语气,表示某种名号未必名副其实。

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HSK 1

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Example sentences

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This city is known as the most livable place in the world.

,。

He claims to be a language genius, but he can't even speak a single sentence of French.

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This product claims to be able to make people learn to play the piano within a week.

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That restaurant claims to offer the best hot pot in the city, but I think the taste is just so-so.

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