Definition
称作 (chēng zuò) is a formal way to say 'to be called/known as', often used in written or official contexts. It is very similar to 叫作 (jiào zuò) and 称为 (chēng wéi), but 称作 is more common in formal writing and passive structures (e.g., 被称作). In everyday speech, the simpler 叫 (jiào) is preferred.
verb
to be calledto be known as
Easily confused
- 乘坐chéng zuòsound-aliketo ride (in a vehicle), to travel by
Examples
- 称作。Zhè zuò qiáo chēng zuò Chángjiāng Dàqiáo.This bridge is called the Yangtze River Bridge.
- 称作？Běijīng yě chēng zuò Jīngdū ma?Is Beijing also called Jingdu?
- 称作。Zhège xiàngmù bèi chēng zuò guójiā zhòngdiǎn xiàngmù.This project is called a national key project.
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