据称

據稱

jùchēng

adverb #21,992

Meanings

1 it is said
2 allegedly
3 according to reports
4 reportedly

Characters

according to / based on

to claim / to say / to call

Examples

据称，该公司已经申请破产。

Jùchēng, gāi gōngsī yǐjīng shēnqǐng pòchǎn.

It is reportedly said that the company has filed for bankruptcy.

据称此药物有严重副作用，正在接受调查。

Jùchēng cǐ yàowù yǒu yánzhòng fùzuòyòng, zhèngzài jiēshòu diàochá.

The drug allegedly has serious side effects and is under investigation.

Tips

register

据称 is a journalistic and formal register word, commonly used in news reports to attribute unverified claims. It signals that the speaker is relaying information without personally vouching for it — similar to English 'allegedly' or 'reportedly.'

Stroke Order

据 jù

称 chēng