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号称

hào chēng
HSK 7

English Meaning

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

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号称是淮扬菜大师古尚宏的弟子
HSK 7 00:02
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“He boasts about having a famous master, but I seriously doubt he's all that impressive.”

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贾仕坤

“[Personnel Registration Form of Purong Hotel] Jia Shikun”

“[Personnel Registration Form of Purong Hotel] claims to be a disciple of Huaiyang cuisine master Gu Shanghong. [Name: Jia Shikun]”

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仗着自己的拿手菜腌笃鲜

“Relying on his signature dish— salted pork rib soup with bamboo shoots—”

《蜜语纪》 · workplace
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号称是间谍和潜伏者的克星
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Be extremely careful; this person never lets an operative escape.”

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反间谍专家

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赤西

《长河落日》 · legal_and_police
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号称无双神女
HSK 7 00:01
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以匠术飞升的神灵

“who ascended through Craftsmanship.”

2. TARGET TURN 号称无双神女

“She was known as Goddess Wushuang.”

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她研制出了许多

“She created”

《佳偶天成》 · historical_and_court
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