Chinese word

称作

Pronunciation

Pinyinchēng zuò

Meaning

  • verbbe called

Example

这本书被称作当代经典。zhè běn shū bèi chēng zuò dāng dài jīng diǎn

This book is called a contemporary classic.

Illustration for 称作 (be called)

More examples

许多专家把这本新著称作领域里的里程碑。xǔ duō zhuān jiā bǎ zhè běn xīn zhù chēng zuò lǐng yù lǐ de lǐ chéng bēi

Many experts call this new book a milestone in the field.

Core concept

A chosen label frames a person or thing as belonging to a recognized type or status.

Common phrases

  • 被称作bèi chēng zuò

    be called

  • 把...称作...bǎ chēng zuò

    call ___ ___

Similar words

叫做jiào zuò: Be known by a name used in ordinary conversation.
称为chēng wéi: Be assigned a recognized name or classification in official or academic contexts.
名为míng wèi: Be presented in writing as having a particular name or title.

Definition in Chinese

用较正式或判断性的名称称呼某人或某物，或把某事物归入某一类别。yòng jiào zhèng shì huò pàn duàn xìng de míng chēng chēng hū mǒu rén huò mǒu wù huò bǎ mǒu shì wù guī rù mǒu yí lèi bié

Word origin

称 (chēng, "name or call") + 作 (zuò, "make or take as") forms an expression for assigning something a name or treating it as a particular kind.

Usage tips

  • It fits explanations, reviews, and other speech where a label reflects a considered judgment rather than a casual name.

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