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
Examples
- 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.
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