堪称

kān chēng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. can be rated as
2. can be said to be

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 名副其实 míng fù qí shí 名副其实 míng fù qí shí not just in name only, but also in reality (idiom) describes something that lives up to its reputation, often used in similar praising contexts: not just in name only, but also in reality (idiom)
• 当之无愧 dāng zhī wú kuì 当之无愧 dāng zhī wú kuì fully deserving, without any reservations (idiom); entirely worthy (of a title, honor etc) means 'fully deserving', often used when something is worthy of a title: fully deserving, without any reservations (idiom); entirely worthy (of a title, honor etc)

Synonyms

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• 可谓 kě wèi 可谓 kě wèi it could even be said used in formal or literary contexts to mean 'can be said to be': it could even be said
• 称得上 chēng de shàng 称得上 chēng de shàng can be counted as more colloquial, meaning 'can be considered as': can be counted as

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in the pattern 堪称 + 典范/奇迹/经典 (model/miracle/classic) to indicate something is exemplary. Not used with negative evaluations.

Formality

堪称 is a formal, literary verb typically used in written Chinese or formal speeches to praise or evaluate something highly.

Example Sentences

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他的表演 堪称 完美。

His performance can be called perfect.

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Child Words of 堪称

• 称 称 chèn: to fit
• 称 称 chēng: to weigh
• 堪 堪 kān: to endure