绰
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The word "绰号" is formed by combining the character "绰", which here implies an informal or supplementary aspect, with "号", meaning a name or title, resulting in the compound term for an informal or alternative name, i.e., a nickname.

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我哥哥有一个绰号。

Wǒ gēge yǒu yī gè chuòhào.

My older brother has a nickname.

同学们给我起了一个绰号。

Tóngxuémen gěi wǒ qǐle yī gè chuòhào.

My classmates gave me a nickname.

这个绰号是根据我的特点起的。

Zhège chuòhào shì gēnjù wǒ de tèdiǎn qǐ de.

This nickname was given based on my characteristics.

虽然我不喜欢那个绰号，但大家都这么叫。

Suīrán wǒ bù xǐhuān nàge chuòhào, dàn dàjiā dōu zhème jiào.

Although I don't like that nickname, everyone calls me that.

由于他跑步很快，所以获得了飞毛腿这个绰号。

Yóuyú tā pǎobù hěn kuài, suǒyǐ huòdéle fēimáotuǐ zhège chuòhào.

Because he runs very fast, he earned the nickname "Fleet-footed".

Word Definition - 绰号

chuò hào nickname

Individual Character Details

绰 chāo, chuò
号 háo, hào