English–Chinese
“can be called” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkān chēng
Example
这本小说堪称当代佳作。zhè běn xiǎo shuō kān chēng dāng dài jiā zuò
This novel can be called a contemporary masterpiece.
How to say “can be called” in Chinese
“Can be called” in Chinese is 堪称 (kān chēng).
A quality reaches the level at which a particular title or judgment truly fits.
Example sentences with 堪称
这部影片堪称当代经典。zhè bù yǐng piàn kān chēng dāng dài jīng diǎn
This film can be called a contemporary classic.
Tips for using 堪称
- In everyday conversation, this expression sounds formal and emphatic, so it is especially common in polished comments about books, people, or achievements.