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称呼

稱呼
chēnghu
verb HSK 7-9 #3,111

Measure Word

一个称呼 gè

Meanings

  1. 1 to call
  2. 2 to address as
  3. 3 form of address
  4. 4 title

Examples

你怎么称呼？
Nǐ zěnme chēnghu?
How should I address you?
在中国，称呼很重要。
Zài Zhōngguó, chēnghu hěn zhòngyào.
In China, forms of address are very important.

Tips

culture
Chinese has elaborate kinship terms. Using the correct 称呼 shows respect and understanding of social hierarchy.

Stroke Order

称 chēng
呼 hū