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The word "自称" is formed by combining the character "自", meaning "self", with the character "称", meaning "to call" or "to claim". The combination creates a verb where "自" serves as the object of the action "称", directly resulting in the meaning "to call oneself" or "to claim to be".

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他自称是医生。

Tā zìchēng shì yīshēng.

He claims to be a doctor.

那个人自称来自北京。

Nàgè rén zìchēng láizì Běijīng.

That person claims to be from Beijing.

她自称掌握了所有答案。

Tā zìchēng zhǎngwòle suǒyǒu dá'àn.

She claims to have mastered all the answers.

这位作家自称其作品深受古典文学影响。

Zhè wèi zuòjiā zìchēng qí zuòpǐn shēn shòu gǔdiǎn wénxué yǐngxiǎng.

This writer claims that his works are deeply influenced by classical literature.

尽管没有正式头衔，但他自称是团队的领导者。

Jǐnguǎn méiyǒu zhèngshì tóuxián, dàn tā zìchēng shì tuánduì de lǐngdǎo zhě.

Although he has no official title, he claims to be the leader of the team.

Word Definition - 自称

zì chēng to call oneself; to claim to be; to profess; to claim a title

Individual Character Details

自 zì
称 chèn, chēng, chèng