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绰号
chuòhào
Description
绰号是别人给你起的一个特别的名字，不是你真正的名字。
A 绰号 is a special name given to you by others, not your real name.
绰号常常和一个人的样子或者性格有关系。
A 绰号 often relates to a person's appearance or personality.
Meanings
绰号chuòhào
nickname given based on appearance or character
大家给他起了一个有趣的绰号。
Everyone gave him an interesting nickname.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
绰 (spacious/graceful) + 号 (name/title), together meaning an added descriptive name.
- Nuance
绰号 and 外号 are near-synonyms; 外号 is more common in casual speech.
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