著称 zhùchēng
Known for (widely known as)
What 著称 means
- Known for (widely known as)
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Questions about 著称
What does 著称 mean in English?
著称 is pronounced zhùchēng and means Known for (widely known as).
How do you pronounce 著称?
著称 is zhùchēng in pinyin — written zhucheng without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.
What are the characters in 著称?
著称 is written with 2 characters: 著 (zhù) Notable, 称 (chēng / chèn) Call (express - weigh); Matched. Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.
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