Definition & Meaning

1.be generally called; be generally known as; be commonly known as

2.common name; popular name; a general term

Words with tong cheng

tōng chēng

通 称

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v.be generally called; be generally known as; be commonly known as
- wū lǐ tōng chēng shé tóu yú
  乌鳢通称蛇头鱼。
  Black fish is the popular name for snake-headed fish.
- gǒng tōng chēng wéi shuǐ yín
  汞通称为水银。
  Mercury is generally known as quicksilver.
synonym
tǒng chēng统称
2
n.common name; popular name; a general term
- dǎn fán shì liú suān tóng de tōng chēng
  胆矾是硫酸铜的通称。
  Blue vitriol is the common name for copper sulphate.
- yì shù shì huì huà yīn yuè děng xué kē de tōng chēng
  艺术是绘画、音乐、等学科的通称。
  Fine Arts is a generic term for subjects such as painting, music.

Chinese words with pinyin tong cheng

tǒng chēng统称be called by a joint name; a general designation

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