称 Stroke Order — How to Write 称
称 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 禾, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
称 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 禾 + 5 more strokes
称 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chēng
- chèn
- chèng
Meanings of 称 in Chinese
1
chēng称
to weigh; to measure the weight of something
我来称一下这些水果的重量。
Let me weigh these fruits.
To call; to be called; to address as; to name oneself.
我们通常称呼她为李老师。
We usually call her Teacher Li.
Name; title; appellation; professional title (e.g., as in designation, abbreviation, or honorific).
这个新项目的名称是什么？
What is the name of this new project?
To state; to claim; to express (satisfaction); to feign (illness); to take advantage of (convenience).
公司声称新产品具有出色的性能。
The company claims the new product has excellent performance.
to praise; to commend; to speak highly of
他的努力工作受到了大家的称赞。
His diligent work was praised by everyone.
To raise or lift, often in a formal or ceremonial context, such as raising a cup for a toast or taking up arms.
大家一起称觞，祝贺他生日快乐。
Everyone raised their cups to congratulate him on his happy birthday.
2
chèn称
To be suitable, fitting, or to one's liking; to match.
他买的这件衣服非常称心。
The clothes he bought are very satisfactory.
3
chèng称
Refers to a steelyard or a balance; equivalent to '秤'. It is a measuring instrument used for weighing.
这杆称看起来很旧了,但仍然很准。
This steelyard looks very old, but it is still accurate.
Common Words and Phrases with 称
1
To dominate; to be supreme or the strongest in a particular field or area.
这家公司凭借其创新技术，迅速在市场上称霸，成为行业领头羊。
Leveraging its innovative technology, this company quickly dominated the market and became an industry leader.
2
to find something very convenient and praise it
新的智能家居系统安装简便，操作直观，用户们体验后纷纷称便。
The new smart home system is easy to install and intuitive to operate; after experiencing it, users all commended its convenience.
3
to take up arms; to start a war
在争夺水源的长期冲突中，一方最终决定称兵，试图通过武力解决问题。
In the long-standing conflict over water resources, one party ultimately decided to resort to arms, attempting to resolve the issue through force.
4
to feign illness; to excuse oneself on grounds of illness
他常常称病，以此逃避工作。
He often feigns illness to avoid work.
5
To declare oneself a subject and submit to another's rule or authority.
在激烈的市场竞争中，一些小公司不得不向行业巨头称臣。
In fierce market competition, some small companies had to yield to the industry giants.
6
to borrow money; to apply for a loan
他因资金周转困难，不得不向朋友称贷。
He had to borrow money from a friend due to cash flow difficulties.
7
To commend or praise; to speak approvingly of.
他勤奋好学的精神，令老师们称道。
His diligent and studious spirit is highly praised by the teachers.
8
To proclaim oneself emperor or assume the title of emperor.
在遥远的传说中，他凭借卓越的智慧和勇气，最终在混乱中称帝，开创了一个新时代。
In distant legends, with his extraordinary wisdom and courage, he eventually declared himself emperor amidst the chaos, ushering in a new era.
9
To style oneself king or emperor; to act as a sole, supreme leader, often presumptuously or arrogantly.
他在团队里总是喜欢称孤道寡，不顾及其他人的看法。
In the team, he always likes to act as if he's the sole supreme authority, disregarding others' opinions.
10
A title, honor, or designation.
她因在艺术领域的卓越成就，被授予了“终身成就奖”的称号
She was awarded the title of "Lifetime Achievement Award" for her outstanding accomplishments in the field of art.
11
To call or address someone by a particular name or title.
我们通常称呼她为王老师。
We usually call her Teacher Wang.
12
to express one's gratification or satisfaction
看到电影里坏人最终得到惩罚，观众们都大呼称快。
Seeing the villain in the movie finally receive their due punishment, the audience all cheered in great satisfaction.
13
to measure the weight of an object
在使用天平之前，请先称量一下物品的重量，确保精度。
Before using the balance, please weigh the item to ensure accuracy.
14
to praise or admire greatly; to extol
他的精湛技艺赢得了观众的广泛称赏。
His exquisite craftsmanship won widespread admiration from the audience.
15
(of clothes) to fit well
这件旗袍穿在她身上非常称身，完美展现了她的优雅。
This cheongsam fits her perfectly, beautifully showcasing her elegance.
16
To state or narrate.
报告中称述了他对这个项目的详细观察和分析。
The report stated his detailed observations and analysis of this project.
More words with 称
- shēng声chēng称claim, assert
- bié别chēng称Alias, Alternate name
- míng名chēng称name
- ài爱chēng称pet name, term of endearment
- biāo标chēng称nominal, rated
- fàn泛chēng称general term
- guǐ诡chēng称False claim, Spurious claim
- hào号chēng称claim, profess
- jiān坚chēng称to insist; to claim persistently
- jiàn见chēng称to be known/praised for
- jù据chēng称It is said that; reportedly.
- měi美chēng称laudatory title
- nì昵chēng称A nickname or a pet name.
- pèi配chèn称Match, Fit
- quán全chēng称full name
- tōng通chēng称general term, common name
- xiāng相chèn称commensurate, proportionate
- xuān宣chēng称claim, declare
- yǔ宇chēng称Parity
- yún匀chèn称well-proportioned; well-balanced
Idioms with 称
- chēng称chén臣nà纳gòng贡submit to a superior and offer tribute
- chēng称wáng王chēng称bà霸dominate as a despot
- chèn称xīn心kuài快yì意perfectly content and pleased
- chèn称xīn心mǎn满yì意perfectly satisfied
- chèn称xīn心rú如yì意everything goes as one wishes
- chēng称xiōng兄dào道dì弟to be on intimate terms
- běi北miàn面chēng称chén臣acknowledge allegiance to a superior
- chěng逞qiáng强chēng称néng能show off one's abilities
- diǎn点tóu头chēng称shàn善nod in approval
- diǎn点tóu头chēng称shì是nod in agreement
- gē割dì地chēng称chén臣cede land and become a vassal
- jiāo交kǒu口chēng称yù誉universally acclaimed
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Open the tool →Questions about 称
What does 称 mean in Chinese?
称 (chēng) means “to weigh” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 称?
称 has 3 pronunciations: chēng, chèn, chèng.
How many strokes does 称 have?
称 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 称?
称 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 禾. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 称?
The radical of 称 is 禾.