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总称
zǒngchēng
Description
“总称”是指用一个词来叫一类东西，而不是只叫其中一个。
"总称" means using one word to refer to a category of things, not just one item.
比如“水果”就是苹果、香蕉这些东西的总称。
For example, "水果" is the 总称 for things like apples and bananas.
Meanings
总称zǒngchēng
general term; collective name for a category
“家具”是桌子、椅子等的总称。
"Furniture" is a general term for tables, chairs, etc.
总称zǒngchēng
to call collectively; to be generally called
这些动物总称为鸟类。
These animals are collectively called birds.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
总 (overall/general) + 称 (to call/name), literally "general name".
- Nuance
总称 and 统称 are very close; both mean a collective term for a group.
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