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被称为
bèi chēng wéi
Description
"被称为"的意思是"被人叫作"，常用来介绍一个东西或人有名的称号。
"被称为" means "to be called" and is often used to introduce a famous name or title of a thing or person.
Meanings
被称为bèi chēng wéi
to be called; to be known as
长城被称为世界奇迹。
The Great Wall is called a world wonder.
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Notes
- Form
被 (passive marker) + 称为 (to call/name), literally "is called".
- Nuance
more formal and written than 叫做; common in descriptions and introductions.
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