称号

• Pinyin: chēng hào
• Hanzi breakdown: 称 (call, name) + 号 (designation, number)

Meaning

Title; designation; honorific name.

Refers to an official or honorary title given to a person, organization, or place. Common in contexts of awards, recognition, and formal designations. Often indicates achievement or status.

Examples

1. 他获得了全国劳动模范的称号。 He was awarded the title of National Model Worker.
2. 这座城市拥有国际旅游城市的称号。 This city holds the title of International Tourism City.
3. 学校授予她优秀毕业生的称号。 The school conferred on her the title of Outstanding Graduate.

Usage Guide

Context: awards, recognition, official

Tone: honorific

Do Say

• 他配得上这个称号。(He deserves this title.)
• 她的称号是什么？(What is her title?)

Don't Say

• 用'称号'代替'名字'——称号是荣誉性的头衔，不是人的姓名 (Don't use 称号 instead of 名字 — 称号 is an honorary title, not a person's name)

Origin & History

Compound of 称 (to call/name) + 号 (designation/number), meaning 'a designation one is called by.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal