绰号

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Understanding 绰号 (chuòhào)

绰号 means 'nickname' and is commonly used to refer to informal or affectionate names given to people, often by friends or colleagues. It usually carries a friendly or humorous tone and can reflect a person's characteristics, habits, or appearance.

Usage in Conversation

People often use 绰号 to talk about the names friends or coworkers call each other instead of their formal names. For example, a brave child might be nicknamed “” (Little Tiger), or a colleague who is always late might be called “先生” (Mr. Slow).

Common Collocations

  • 绰号 (qǐ chuòhào): to give someone a nickname
  • 绰号 (yǒu chuòhào): to have a nickname
  • 绰号 (jiào chuòhào): to call someone by their nickname

Important Notes

绰号 is generally informal and used in casual contexts. It is different from 正式名字 (formal name) and should not be used in official documents. Avoid confusing 绰号 with 名字 (name) or 姓名 (full name).

Example Sentences

His childhood nickname was 'Little Tiger' because he was very brave.

Among friends, nicknames are often used more than formal names.

Because he is always late, his colleagues gave him the nickname 'Mr. Slow'.