所谓 suǒ wèi — what is meant by; what is referred to as; (derog.) so-called; alleged

所谓
suǒ wèi

Characters: 所 · 谓

Definitions

  1. what is meant by; what is referred to as; (derog.) so-called; alleged

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. what is meant by the expression ...
  2. what is referred to as ...
  3. (derog.) so-called

zdic(汉典)

  1. 所说的，用于引述或说明。
  2. 某些人所说的。含不认同意。
  3. 所表达的意思。
  4. 所以。通「为」。

ExtDict

  1. 所说的，用于复说﹑引证等
  2. 谓某些人所说的‖不承认之意
  3. 所说的意思
  4. 意旨。常用于句末
  5. 所以。谓，通"为"。

Examples

  • 所谓捷径，其实暗藏风险。

    The so-called shortcut actually hides risks.

  • 他口中所谓的朋友，不过是酒肉之交。

    The so-called friends he speaks of are mere drinking companions.