著称 (zhù chēng) — to be widely known as; to be famous for

Definition

A written, formal verb meaning 'to be widely known as' — stronger and more literary than 称为/称作. Unlike 号称, it never implies exaggeration.

verb

to be widely known asto be famous for

著称。
Zhè ge chéng shì yǐ qí yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ zhù chēng.
This city is famous for its long history.
著称。
Nà wèi zuò jiā yǐ wén bǐ xì nì zhù chēng.
That writer is well known for his delicate style.
著称。
Gāi pǐn pái yǐ zhì liàng kě kào zhù chēng yú shì.
This brand is known worldwide for its reliable quality.

Compound word

构词法gòucífǎ

联合liánhéCoordinate

Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.

著zhùmake evident

The meanings of 著 (make evident) and 称 (praise) come together to express being widely known.

Characters in this word

Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

Meaning part形符xíngfú

艸艸cǎograss; plant

Sound part声符shēngfú

者

The sound has drifted apartThe sound part was a clue two thousand years ago — it often still helps, but not always.

著 pairs 艸 (grass or plants) with 者 as the sound part.

Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

This origin belongs to the traditional form 稱; 称 is its simplified writing.

禾爯稱

Meaning part形符xíngfú

禾禾hérice

Sound part声符shēngfú

爯

爯chēng稱chēng

Same sound today

The traditional form 稱 pairs 禾 (rice) with 爯, a part giving the sound; it is explained as measuring rice. The simplified 称 is a later shorthand.

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