Definition
自称 (zì chēng) means 'to claim to be' or 'to call oneself' — it's neutral, just stating what someone says they are. 声称 (shēng chēng) is more formal and assertive ('to assert'), while 号称 (hào chēng) often implies exaggeration or falsehood. 标榜 (biāo bǎng) has a negative connotation of flaunting or advertising oneself.
verb
to claim to beto call oneselfto profess
noun
self-proclaimed titleclaim (of a title)
Examples
- 自称。Tā zì chēng shì gōngsī de chuàngshǐrén.He claims to be the founder of the company.
- 自称。Tā zì chēng nénggòu wánchéng zhège xiàngmù.She claims to be able to complete this project.
- 自称。Méiyǒu rén xiāngxìn tā de zì chēng.No one believes his self-proclaimed title.
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