宣称

xuān chēng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to assert
2. to claim

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 否定 fǒu dìng 否定 fǒu dìng to negate He denied the accusation.: to negate
• 否认 fǒu rèn 否认 fǒu rèn to declare to be untrue They refused to admit the claim.: to declare to be untrue

Synonyms

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• 声称 shēng chēng 声称 shēng chēng to claim He asserted that the statement was true.: to claim
• 断言 duàn yán 断言 duàn yán to assert She asserted confidently.: to assert

Usage notes

Common mistakes

宣称 often implies a stronger, more formal declaration compared to 声称; using 宣称 for casual statements can sound exaggerated.

Formality

宣称 is common in formal or written contexts such as official statements or news reports, whereas 说 or 讲 are neutral.

Example Sentences

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他 宣称 自己没有做错任何事。

He asserted that he had done nothing wrong.

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Child Words of 宣称

• 称 称 chèn: to fit
• 称 称 chēng: to weigh
• 宣 宣 xuān: to declare (publicly)