堪称【kānchēng】

may be called, can be called, deserves to be called, worthy of the name, kancheng

Says something deserves a high title, "can truly be called", before a noun or a praising word. It is written: 。 is "this bridge can be called a wonder".

HSK 5

AI-generated

Structure

[subject] + 堪称 + [noun]

[subject] + 堪称 + 一流 / 经典 / 完美

Description

堪称 says the subject has earned a title of praise. It goes straight before the title, with no 是, and belongs to reviews, reports and essays.

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This bridge can truly be called a wonder of the world.

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His performance was close to perfect.

The title is a noun phrase (奇迹, 经典, 典范 "model", 大师 "master") or one of a few praising words that work like nouns: 完美, 一流, 经典.

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The service at this restaurant is first-rate.

A comparison or a range often comes in front to say among what the subject stands out: 在同类产品中, 在中国历史上.

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Among phones of its kind, this one is arguably the easiest to use.

Mistakes

堪称 is praise. It doesn't introduce a plain name, and it doesn't go with a neutral or negative label.

× 他堪称小王 → 大家叫他小王
× 这次考试堪称失败 → 这次考试很失败

In speech, 称得上 says the same thing with less ceremony.

Examples

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This bridge can truly be called a wonder of the world.

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His performance was close to perfect.

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The service at this restaurant is first-rate.

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This novel deserves to be called a classic.

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Mr Wang is arguably the most popular teacher at our school.

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This match can be called the most exciting in history.

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Among phones of its kind, this one is arguably the easiest to use.

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This old man is a walking dictionary.

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He's so conscientious that he's a model for everyone.

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This library's collection is the largest in the country.

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This city's metro is arguably the most convenient in the country.

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She spoke three languages at ten – a true prodigy.

基于

多亏 / 幸亏 / 亏得