称呼 chēnghu to call
to call; to address as; form of address; appellation
How to remember 称呼: 称 balanced + 呼 breathe = to call.
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How it is used
- How you address someone / a form of address - 我该怎么称呼你? (wǒ gāi zěnme chēnghu nǐ?) how should I address you?
- Both verb (to call/address) and noun (the appellation used); everyday social term, note 呼 is neutral tone.
- Colloquial and polite; about names and titles you use to speak to people.
Example sentences
- 这鸟你们用英语怎么称呼？ Zhèniǎo nǐmen yòng yīngyǔ zěnme chēnghū?What do you call this bird in English?