Chinese word

称为

Pronunciation

Pinyinchēng wéi

Meaning

  • verbcall

Example

他被广泛称为专家。tā bèi guǎng fàn chēng wéi zhuān jiā

He is widely called an expert.

Illustration for 称为 (call)

More examples

很多人把他称为英雄。hěn duō rén bǎ tā chēng wéi yīng xióng

Many people call him a hero.

Core concept

Place a person or thing under a chosen name or title, making that label the recognized way to refer to it.

Common phrases

  • 被称为bèi chēng wéi

    be called

  • 常被称为cháng bèi chēng wéi

    often be called

  • 称为专家chēng wéi zhuān jiā

    call an expert

Similar words

叫jiào: To use a name when calling or referring to someone or something in daily conversation.
叫做jiào zuò: To state the name used for someone or something.

Definition in Chinese

用某个名称或头衔称呼某人或某物。yòng mǒu gè míng chēng huò tóu xián chēng hū mǒu rén huò mǒu wù

Word origin

称为 (chēngwéi, "to call or name") combines 称 (chēng, "to call") with 为 (wéi, "as"), linking the act of naming with treating someone or something as a particular kind of person or thing.

Usage tips

  • This verb often marks a formal or written register, so it commonly appears in news reports, school texts, and official descriptions rather than relaxed conversation.

Other meanings

  • nameverb

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