Expression "把...叫作..." (bǎ... jiào zuò...)

Description

"把...叫作..." is a construction in the Chinese language used to define the name, title, or designation of something. It is often used to present something as, name, or define it.

Examples

• 他把那个新发明叫作“智能手机”。(Tā bǎ nàgè xīn fāmíng jiào zuò "zhìnéng shǒujī".) - He called that new invention "smartphone".
• 她把自己的小猫叫作“咖啡”。(Tā bǎ zìjǐ de xiǎo māo jiào zuò "kāfēi".) - She named her kitten "Coffee".

Key Points

• Used to define the name, title, or designation of something.
• Often used to present something as, name, or define it.