How to say “so-called” in Chinese with 所谓 (suǒwèi)
所谓 (suǒwèi) + Noun Phrase
所 (suǒ) — so-called
所谓 (suǒwèi) + Noun Phrase
HSK 5Sentence Patterns所 (suǒ) — so-called
Rule structure
所谓 (suǒwèi) means "so-called". It often implies doubt, sarcasm, or that the term is misused or misunderstood.
Rule structure
所谓 (suǒwèi) means "so-called". It often implies doubt, sarcasm, or that the term is misused or misunderstood.
Examples
这就是所谓的自由吗？
Zhè jiùshì suǒwèi de zìyóu ma?
Is this so-called freedom?
Examples
这就是所谓的自由吗？
Zhè jiùshì suǒwèi de zìyóu ma?
Is this so-called freedom?
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “so-called” in Chinese with 所?
Use the structure: 所谓 (suǒwèi) + Noun Phrase. For example: 这就是所谓的自由吗？ — “Is this so-called freedom?”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这就是所谓的自由吗？ — “Is this so-called freedom?”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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而已 — that's all
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难怪 — no wonder
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