简称 jiǎnchēng to be abbreviated to
to be abbreviated to; abbreviation; short form
How to remember 简称: 简 simple + 称 balanced = to be abbreviated to.
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How it is used
- An abbreviation / short name - 北京大学简称北大 (Běijīng Dàxué jiǎnchēng Běidà) Peking University is abbreviated as Beida.
- Also a verb: X 简称 Y = 'X is abbreviated as Y'.
- Contrast 全称 (quánchēng, the full official name).