據稱

简 据称 · 繁 據稱
Mandarin · pinyin jù chēng

Meanings

  1. it is said
  2. allegedly
  3. according to reports
  4. or so they say
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據
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稱
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据
jù · to occupy, take possession of; a base, position
称
chēng · call; name, brand; address; say
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4–1 · ju4 cheng1

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geoi3 cing1

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verb

  1. it is said that ...; to be allegedly so

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