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所谓 (suǒ wèi): what is meant by the expression ...; what is referred to as ...; (derog.) so-called

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HSK 7adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
what is meant by the expression ...; what is referred to as ...; (derog.) so-called
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 7

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Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • what is meant by the expression ...
  • what is referred to as ...
  • (derog.) so-called

Chinese explanation

  • 用来引出一个说法或名称,并对其作出解释或评论,常含不认同的语气
  • 指人们所说的某个事物或概念,即大家口头提到的那个东西。

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HSK 6

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