No. 2,776 in Chinese
堪称
"堪称" means "can be regarded as" or "can be called."
In a sentence
这座建筑堪称艺术与实用的完美结合。
This building can be described as a perfect combination of art and practicality.
In this sentence, '堪称' is used to described how the building is viewed or recognized, emphasizing its quality.
他的演奏堪称一绝，深深打动了听众。
His performance can be described as exceptional, deeply touching the audience.
Here, '堪称' highlights the excellence of the performance.
这个湖的风景堪称人间仙境，令人流连忘返。
The scenery of this lake can be described as a fairyland, leaving visitors enchanted.
The usage of '堪称' here illustrates the transcendent beauty of the lake's landscape.
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