Word: 称为 (chēngwéi) Traditional: 稱為 称为 dictionary entry chēngwéi to be called Full dictionary entry for 称为 Example sentences using 称为 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 上海被称为东方的巴黎。 Shànghǎi bèi chēngwéi dōngfāng de Bālí. Shanghai is referred to as the Paris of the East. 非洲曾经被称为黑暗大陆。 Fēizhōu céngjīng bèi chēngwéi hēi'àn dàlù. Africa was once called the Dark Continent.