Writing
简称 (jiǎn chēng) — how to say "abbreviation" in Chinese
简称
Abbreviation; short name
noun · verb
Character composition
简
simple, brief
称
to call, name
Radicals / Keys
禾
Grain
#115 · hé · 5 strokes
竹
Bamboo
#118 · zhú · 6 strokes
Collocations
简称北大
jiǎnchēng Běidà
abbreviated as Beida
Examples
这个公司的简称是ABC，全称是American Broadcasting Company。
This company's abbreviation is ABC, full name is American Broadcasting Company.
中国的简称是中国。
China's short name is China.
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Frequently asked questions
Abbreviation meaning in Chinese
"abbreviation" in Chinese is 简称 (jiǎn chēng).
简称 meaning in English
简称 (jiǎn chēng) means "Abbreviation; short name".
How is 简称 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiǎn chēng (written as jian cheng, jiancheng). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "abbreviation" in Chinese characters?
It is written 简称: 简 has 13 strokes, 称 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 简称?
简称 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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