Writing
称呼 (chēnghu) — how to say "to address" in Chinese
称呼
To address; form of address
verb · noun
Character composition
称
to call
呼
to call out
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
禾
Grain
#115 · hé · 5 strokes
Collocations
称呼老师
chēng hu lǎo shī
address a teacher
怎么称呼
zěn me chēng hu
how to address
Examples
在中国，对年长的人使用正确的称呼表示礼貌和尊重。
In China, using the correct form of address for elders shows politeness and respect.
怎么称呼？
How should I address you?
Frequently asked questions
To address meaning in Chinese
"to address" in Chinese is 称呼 (chēnghu).
称呼 meaning English
称呼 (chēnghu) means "To address; form of address".
How is 称呼 pronounced?
It is pronounced chēnghu (written as chenghu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to address" in Chinese characters?
It is written 称呼: 称 has 10 strokes, 呼 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 称呼?
称呼 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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