huò chēngdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
also called / also known as / a.k.a.
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

或稱 或称 [huo4 cheng1] /also called/also known as/a.k.a./

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Other forms in these source records: 或稱

  • 或
    huò

    maybe / perhaps / might / possibly / or

  • 称
    chèn

    to fit / to match / to suit / (coll.) to have / to possess / Taiwan pr. [chèng]

    chēng

    to weigh / to state / to name / name / appellation / to praise

    chèng

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