chèn

to call; to name (in 称呼)

HSK 2

1Stroke Order Animation

0 strokes

2Readings & Meanings

  • chènto fit; balanced; suitable
  • chēngto weigh; to state; to name
  • chèngvariant of 秤[chèng]; steelyard

3Structure

Left-right structure左右结构

is built from 2 parts.

4Common Words with

chēng

to call; to name; to weigh; to state

称呼chēng hū

to address; to call

称赞chēng zàn

to praise; to commend

声称shēng chēng

to claim; to assert

称为chēng wéi

to be called; to be known as

不对称bù duì chèn

unsymmetrical; asymmetric

5Example Sentences

大家都称赞他。

dà jiā dū chēng zàn tā。

Everyone praises him.

她被称为天才。

tā bèi chēng wéi tiān cái。

She is called a genius.

Other Characters Pronounced “chen” / “cheng”