称 (chēng): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Naming and Addressing

称 (chēng) is used in words for names, titles, and how someone or something is called.

HSK 5

Praising and Claiming

称 (chēng) expresses praise, declaration, or claiming something about oneself or others.

HSK 5

chēng称

zàn赞

to praise; to acclaim; to commend

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

shēng声

chēng称

Claim / declare

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

xuān宣

chēng称

Claim / Proclaim

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

zì自

chēng称

Claim oneself as

Classification and Titles

称 (chēng) appears in terms for abbreviations, professional titles, common names, and being famous for something.

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

jiǎn简

chēng称

abbreviation / short name

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

zhí职

chēng称

professional title

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

sú俗

chēng称

be commonly known as ; common name

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

zhù著

chēng称

be famous for

Suitability and Symmetry

称 (chèn) is used in words about being suitable, matching, or symmetrical.

HSK 6

duì对

chèn称

symmetry

HSK 6

chèn称

xīn心

rú如

yì

称 (chēng): Fit — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 称

Stroke Order Diagrams 称

Character Breakdown

Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 称

How to Use 称

Naming and Addressing

HSK Vocabulary: 称

Example Sentences

HSK Level 5

Same Sound

Same Radical

Praising and Claiming

Classification and Titles

Suitability and Symmetry

Related Characters

HSK Level 5

Same Sound

Same Radical