号称

Traditional: 號稱

hào chēng

Dictionary entry

to be known as; to be nicknamed

What does 号称 mean?

号称 (hào chēng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to be known as; to be nicknamed

2to be purportedly

3to claim (often exaggeratedly or falsely)

Character breakdown

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号háo(bound form) to wail; to howl 称chènto fit; to match; to suit · (coll.) to have; to possess

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How to pronounce 号称

号称

hào chēng

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