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称
chēng
Description
"称"这个字有两个常见的读音。
The character "称" has two common pronunciations.
读 chēng 的时候，意思是叫作、称呼；读 chèn 的时候，意思是适合、相配。
When pronounced chēng, it means to call or name; when pronounced chèn, it means suitable or matching.
Meanings
称chēng
to call; to name; to be called
大家都称他老师。
Everyone calls him teacher.
称赞chēngzàn
to praise
老师称赞他很聪明。
The teacher praised him for being smart.
称chèn
to match; to fit; suitable
这件衣服很称她。
This piece of clothing fits her well.
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Notes
- Reading
称 is chēng (to call) but chèn in words like 称心, 对称 (to fit/match).
- Nuance
称赞 means to praise, close to 表扬 but often more literary.
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