chèn ㄔㄣˋ cing1 HSK 2 HSK 5

  • to fit; to match; to suit
  • (coll.) to have; to possess
  • Taiwan pr. [cheng4]

chēng ㄔㄥ cing1 高階級 · Level 4

  • to weigh
  • to state
  • to name
  • name
  • appellation
  • to praise

chèng ㄔㄥˋ cing1 流利級 · Level 5

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 称 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他称赞了我。 He paid me a compliment.
  • 她被稱為艾美。 She goes by the name of Amy.
  • 湯姆自稱清白。 Tom claims he's innocent.
  • 她声称自己没罪。 She declared that she was not guilty.
  • 他們稱他膽小鬼。 They called him a coward.

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