Chinese
zhǐchēng
Meaning: to claim; to allege; to point out and state
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

根據目擊者指稱,歹徒共有兩人。
根据目击者指称,歹徒共有两人。
According to eyewitnesses, there were two criminals.
警方接獲密報,指稱該名嫌犯正藏身於某山區中。
The police received a tip-off that the suspect was hiding in a certain mountain area.

Usage Notes

Used mostly in news reporting or formal contexts to indicate what someone has claimed or stated.

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