统称 (tǒng chēng) — to be collectively known as; to be generally called
Definition
A formal written verb meaning 'to call something by a general name' — used in definitions, classifications, and academic writing rather than everyday speech.
verb
to be collectively known asto be generally called
Examples
- 统称。Zhè xiē dòng wù tǒng chēng wèi bǔ rǔ dòng wù.These animals are collectively known as mammals.
- 统称。Zhè ge dì qū tǒng chēng jiāng nán.This area is generally called Jiangnan.
- 统称。Tā men tǒng chēng wǒ men wèi péng you.They collectively call us friends.
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