号称

hàochēng

to be known as; to be nicknamed; to be purportedly; to claim (often exaggeratedly or falsely)

verb HSK 3.0 · Band 7 trad. 號稱

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这里号称美食天堂。

This place is known as a food paradise.

这家店号称百年老店。

This shop claims to be a century-old establishment.