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 3 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. 幼儿园老师有时被称为孩子王。 Yòu'éryuán lǎoshī yǒushí bèi chēngwéi háizi Wáng. Teachers in kindergarten are sometimes referred to as leaders of children. 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.