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Chinese · word

叫

jiào

are called

/tɕjaʊ̯˥˩/verb

Meanings

  • verb · A1

    To be named or to be called something.

    我叫李明。

  • verb · A2

    To shout, cry out, or make a loud noise.

    他高兴地大声叫了起来。

  • verb · A2

    To summon someone or to order a service or food.

    我们叫一辆出租车吧。

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