The Chinese word **称号 (chēnghào)**, meaning "title," "designation," or "honorific," is a **compound word** formed by combining two synonymous or semantically related characters. The first character, **称 (chēng)**, carries the core meaning of "to call" or "to name," while the second character, **号 (hào)**, means "name," "title," or "alias." When combined, they create a single, more precise noun that specifically denotes a formal or honorary name given to a person, place, or thing, often to signify status, achievement, or role, such as a royal title (e.g., "King") or an earned epithet (e.g., "the Great").