HSK · Level 57
105 words
Chinese word
绰号
Pronunciation
Pinyinchuò hào
Meaning
- nounnickname
Example
他们给他起了个绰号，叫小王。tā men gěi tā qǐ le gè chuò hào jiào xiǎo wáng
They gave him a nickname and called him Little Wang.
More examples
他出场时，观众高喊着他的绰号，气氛十分热烈。tā chū chǎng shí guān zhòng gāo hǎn zhe tā de chuò hào qì fēn shí fēn rè liè
When he appeared, the audience shouted his nickname, and the atmosphere was very lively.
Core concept
A spoken name that captures one recognizable feature or story and becomes the name familiar people use.
Common phrases
给他起个绰号gěi tā qǐ gè chuò hào
give him a nickname
他的绰号tā de chuò hào
his nickname
Similar words
外号wài hào: A familiar nickname based on a person's appearance or personality, used in friendly conversation.
昵称nì chēng: A friendly name for a person or online account, used mainly on the internet or social media.
小名xiǎo míng: A short pet name for a child, used by family or close friends instead of the official name.
别名bié míng: An alternative name for a person or thing, used as a common name or alias.
Definition in Chinese
对某人根据外貌、性格或特殊事迹起的非正式称呼，通常在熟人或口头交流中使用。duì mǒu rén gēn jù wài mào xìng gé huò tè shū shì jì qǐ de fēi zhèng shì chēng hū tōng cháng zài shú rén huò kǒu tóu jiāo liú zhōng shǐ yòng
Word origin
Although 号 (hào, "name or designation") makes the naming idea visible, 绰号 (chuòhào, "nickname") is best learned as an established compound rather than as a sum of character meanings.
Usage tips
- An appearance-based or event-based name may fit casual conversation but is not automatically suitable for a formal introduction.
Other meanings
- pet namenoun
- bynamenoun
Opposites
- 正式姓名zhèng shì xìng míngformal namenoun