Writing
著称 (zhù chēng) — how to say "to be renowned" in Chinese
著称
To be renowned
verb
Character composition
著
famous
称
to call
Radicals / Keys
禾
Grain
#115 · hé · 5 strokes
艸
Grass
#140 · cǎo · 6 strokes
Collocations
以美食著称
yǐ měi shí zhù chēng
be renowned for its cuisine
Examples
这个国家以其悠久的历史和丰富的文化著称。
This country is renowned for its long history and rich culture.
这座城市以美食著称。
This city is renowned for its food.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to be renowned" in Chinese?
"to be renowned" in Chinese is 著称 (zhù chēng).
What does 著称 mean in English?
著称 (zhù chēng) means "To be renowned".
How is 著称 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhù chēng (written as zhu cheng, zhucheng). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to be renowned" in Chinese characters?
It is written 著称: 著 has 11 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 著称?
著称 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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