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名
míng
Description
“名”常常表示名字，也可以用来数人。
"名" often means name, and can also be used to count people.
比如“三名学生”就是三个学生。
For example, "三名学生" means three students.
Meanings
名míng
name
请写下你的名。
Please write down your name.
名míng
measure word for people
班里有三十名学生。
There are thirty students in the class.
名míng
famous, well-known
他是一位名医。
He is a famous doctor.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as a measure word, 名 is more formal than 个, often for professions or roles.
- Etymology
originally depicts calling out one's name in the dark (夕 evening + 口 mouth).
In videos
“200名参赛者的视频”
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