bing3 cing1並稱并称
Jyutpingbing3 cing1
Yalebing chīng
Definition
To mention, refer to, or name two or more things together.
neutralpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or academic contexts to describe the act of grouping entities under a shared title or reputation. It implies a sense of equality or parity between the subjects being mentioned. While it appears in written prose, it is also used in speech when discussing history, literature, or professional achievements.
Examples
Everyone always refers to them together as the golden duo.
Can those two universities really be mentioned together as top-tier institutions?
Related words
Common phrases
to be collectively referred to as
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simply listing items in a sequence, as it specifically requires the subjects to share a common status or classification. It is not a casual way to say you are talking about two things at once.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
