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    Using 外号 (wàihào) to express "nickname"

    Description & Modification
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    给 + Object + 外号

    Explanation

    The word 外号 (wàihào) means "nickname," specifically one given informally by others. Unlike 名字 (name) or 昵称 (pet name), 外号 often carries a playful or humorous connotation. It is commonly used in casual conversation, especially among friends, classmates, or family.

    Examples

    • 同学们给他起了个外号叫"小胖"。

      Tóngxuémen gěi tā qǐ le ge wàihào jiào "Xiǎo Pàng."

      The classmates gave him the nickname "Little Fatty."

    • 她的外号叫"笑笑"，因为她总是在笑。

      Tā de wàihào jiào "Xiàoxiào," yīnwèi tā zǒngshì zài xiào.

      Her nickname is "Smiley" because she is always smiling.

    • 别叫我的外号，叫我名字！

      Bié jiào wǒ de wàihào, jiào wǒ míngzì!

      Don't call me by my nickname; call me by my name!

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