称
呼

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The word "称呼" is formed by combining the character "称", meaning to call or designate, with the character "呼", meaning to call out or address verbally; together, they create a compound term that denotes the act of addressing someone or the specific title or name used in that address.

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请问您怎么称呼？

Qǐng wèn nín zěnme chēnghu?

May I ask how should I address you?

我们称呼他为老师。

Wǒmen chēnghu tā wèi lǎoshī.

We address him as teacher.

在正式场合要注意称呼。

Zài zhèngshì chǎnghé yào zhùyì chēnghu.

In formal occasions, pay attention to forms of address.

我不知道该怎么称呼这位新同事。

Wǒ bù zhīdào gāi zěnme chēnghu zhè wèi xīn tóngshì.

I don't know how to address this new colleague.

根据传统文化，我们对长辈的称呼必须恭敬。

Gēnjù chuántǒng wénhuà, wǒmen duì zhǎngbèi de chēnghu bìxū gōngjìng.

According to traditional culture, our addresses to elders must be respectful.

Word Definition - 称呼

chēng hu to call; to address as; form of address; appellation

Individual Character Details

称 chèn, chēng, chèng
呼 hū, hū