所谓

所謂

suǒwèi

adjective HSK 7-9 #1,917

Meanings

1 so-called
2 what is known as

Characters

to call; to say

Examples

他所谓的朋友其实都是利用他的人。

Tā suǒwèi de péngyǒu qíshí dōu shì lìyòng tā de rén.

His so-called friends are actually all people who use him.

所谓的成功，就是坚持不放弃。

Suǒwèi de chénggōng, jiùshì jiānchí bù fàngqì.

What is called success is simply persisting and not giving up.

Tips

usage

所谓 can be neutral (meaning 'what is called') or dismissive/sarcastic (meaning 'so-called,' implying it doesn't deserve the name). Context determines the tone.

Stroke Order

所 suǒ

谓 wèi