号称

hàochēng

to be known as

Dictionary entry

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

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这里号称美食天堂。

Zhèlǐ hàochēng měishí tiāntáng.

English

This place is known as a food paradise.

这家店号称百年老店。

Zhè jiā diàn hàochēng bǎi nián lǎo diàn.

English

This shop claims to be a century-old establishment.

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