号 称

hàochēng

“To be known as” in Chinese is 号称 (hàochēng).

Meaning

to be known as; to be nicknamed
to be purportedly
to claim (often exaggeratedly or falsely)

Characters

hàoHSK 15 strokesto wail; to howl chēngHSK 210 strokesto fit; to match; to suit

More HSK 7-9 words

哄堂大笑hōngtáng-dàxiàothe whole room roaring with laughter (idiom)HSK 7-9 怪物guàiwumonsterHSK 7-9 克制kèzhìto restrainHSK 7-9 反击fǎnjīto strike back; to beat back; to counterattackHSK 7-9 冷酷无情lěngkù-wúqíngcold-hearted; unfeeling; callousHSK 7-9 公益gōngyìpublic good; public welfare; public interestHSK 7-9 辞呈cíchéng(written) resignationHSK 7-9 困境kùnjìngpredicament; plightHSK 7-9 揣测chuǎicèto guessHSK 7-9 生死shēngsǐlife or deathHSK 7-9