zi6 cing1自稱自称

Jyutpingzi6 cing1

Yalejih chīng

動詞Common

Definition

To call oneself, declare oneself, or claim to be.

to call or name oneself; to ask others to address oneself by a certain name
to declare oneself to be; to profess

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How it's used

This term often carries a skeptical or critical undertone in casual speech, implying that the speaker doubts the validity of the claim. It is frequently used to expose someone who is bragging or pretending to be something they are not. When you want to describe someone simply stating their name or title neutrally, other phrasing is preferred.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日zi6自cing1稱hai6係zyun1專gaa1家，kei4其sat6實me1咩dou1都m4唔sik1識。

He always calls himself an expert, but he actually knows nothing.

nei5你dim2點gaai2解jiu3要zi6自cing1稱hai6係keoi5佢ge3嘅hou2好pang4朋jau5友aa4呀？

Why do you call yourself his good friend?

Common phrases

zi6自cing1稱hai6係

to call oneself (as)

Common mistake

Avoid using this word to describe someone simply introducing themselves, as it implies a self-proclaimed status that may not be recognized by others. It is not a neutral way to say someone has a certain title.