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称呼
chēnghu
Description
称呼是我们用来叫别人的名字或说法，比如叫老师、爸爸、王先生。
称呼 is the name or term we use to address others, such as calling someone teacher, dad, or Mr. Wang.
它也可以当动词用，意思是用某个名字来叫一个人。
It can also be used as a verb, meaning to call someone by a certain name.
Meanings
称呼chēnghu
a form of address; a way to call someone
我不知道对他用什么称呼好。
I don't know what to call him.
称呼chēnghu
to call, to address someone as
你可以称呼我小李。
You can call me Xiao Li.
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Notes
- Etymology
称 means to call/name, 呼 means to call out; together forming address.
- Nuance
as a noun it names the title itself; as a verb it means to use such a title.
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