号称

號稱

hàochēng

verb HSK 7 #17,157

Meanings

1 to claim to be
2 to be known as
3 to profess

Characters

name; title; number

to call; to claim

Literally "titled as" — to bear a name or claim

Examples

这家餐厅号称全市最好的。

Zhè jiā cāntīng hàochēng quán shì zuì hǎo de.

This restaurant claims to be the best in the city.

他号称是专家，其实什么都不懂。

Tā hàochēng shì zhuānjiā, qíshí shénme dōu bù dǒng.

He claims to be an expert, but actually knows nothing.

Tips

usage

号称 often carries a skeptical tone, implying that the claim may not match reality. When used neutrally, it means "to be known as" or "to be reputed as."

Stroke Order

号 hào

称 chēng