HSK · Level 52
105 words
Chinese word
称号
Pronunciation
Pinyinchēng hào
Meaning
- nountitle
Example
他得到了一个新的称号。tā dé dào le yí gè xīn de chēng hào
He received a new title.
More examples
学校授予他荣誉称号。xué xiào shòu yǔ tā róng yù chēng hào
The school conferred an honorary title on him.
Core concept
A public label that shows which distinction or standing a person has been granted.
Common phrases
获得称号huò dé chēng hào
gain a title
授予称号shòu yǔ chēng hào
confer a title
荣誉称号róng yù chēng hào
honorary title
Similar words
头衔tóu xián: A designation that shows a person's role or standing in an organization or society.
职称zhí chēng: A professional designation officially awarded to show qualification in a specialized field.
Definition in Chinese
用于指因资格、业绩或身份而被授予的名称，作为荣誉称谓或官方标识出现在证书、牌匾或公告中。yòng yú zhǐ yīn zī gé yè jì huò shēn fèn ér bèi shòu yǔ de míng chēng zuò wéi róng yù chēng wèi huò guān fāng biāo shí chū xiàn zài zhèng shū pái biǎn huò gōng gào zhōng
Word origin
称 (chēng, "to call or name") combines with 号 (hào, "name or identifying mark") to create the idea of a name that publicly identifies recognized status.
Usage tips
- This word fits award ceremonies, official announcements, and displayed certificates more naturally than casual names used among friends.
Other meanings
- designationnoun
- form of addressnoun
Related words
- 荣誉称号róng yù chēng hàohonorary titlenoun
- 学术称号xué shù chēng hàoacademic titlenoun