外号 (wài hào) — nickname
Definition
A casual nickname, usually based on a person's looks, habits, or traits. 绰号 is a more literary synonym, often mildly mocking; 称号 is an honorary or official title, not informal.
noun
nickname
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 外号“”。Tā de wài hào jiào "dà gè zi".His nickname is "Big Guy".
- 外号。Tóng xué men gěi tā qǐ le gè wài hào.His classmates gave him a nickname.
- 外号。Wǒ bù xǐ huan bié rén jiào wǒ de wài hào.I don't like others calling me by my nickname.
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