号称

號稱

hàochēng

verb HSK 7-9 #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

HSK 3

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.

HSK 5

这家餐厅号称全市最好的。

Zhè jiā cāntīng hàochēng quánshì zuìhǎo de.

This restaurant claims to be the best in the city.

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