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The word 称为 is formed by combining two individual characters, each with its own meaning, into a single conceptual unit. The first character, 称 (chēng), carries the core meaning "to call" or "to name". The second character, 为 (wéi), functions as a linking verb meaning "to be" or "to act as". When fused, 为 acts upon and completes the action of 称, transforming the combined concept into "to be called" or "to be designated as", where the act of naming inherently includes the resulting state of being that name.

Example Sentences Hide

这个城市称为花城。

Zhège chéngshì chēngwéi huā chéng.

This city is called the flower city.

李白被称为诗仙。

Lǐ Bái bèi chēngwéi shī xiān.

Li Bai is known as the poet immortal.

这种植物称为向日葵，因为它面向太阳。

Zhè zhǒng zhíwù chēngwéi xiàngrìkuí, yīnwèi tā miànxiàng tàiyáng.

This plant is called sunflower because it faces the sun.

在科学领域，这个理论称为相对论，由爱因斯坦提出。

Zài kēxué lǐngyù, zhège lǐlùn chēngwéi xiāngduìlùn, yóu Àiyīnsītǎn tíchū.

In the field of science, this theory is called relativity, proposed by Einstein.

根据国际协议，这片海域称为公海，所有国家都可以自由航行。

Gēnjù guójì xiéyì, zhè piàn hǎiyù chēngwéi gōng hǎi, suǒyǒu guójiā dōu kěyǐ zìyóu hángxíng.

According to international agreement, this sea area is called the high seas, where all countries can navigate freely.

Word Definition - 称为

chēng wéi to be called; to be known as; to call it "..."

Individual Character Details

称 chèn, chēng, chèng
为 wéi, wèi, wéi, wèi