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名字
míngzi
Description
名字是别人用来叫你的词，比如你的姓和名。
A 名字 is the word others use to call you, such as your surname and given name.
认识新朋友的时候，我们常常先问对方的名字。
When meeting new friends, we often first ask for their 名字.
Meanings
名字míngzi
a person's name
你叫什么名字？
What is your name?
名字míngzi
the name of a thing or place
这家店的名字很好记。
The name of this store is easy to remember.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
名 (name) + 字 (character/word), together meaning the word used to call someone.
- Nuance
名字 is everyday and spoken; 姓名 is more formal, used on official forms.
In videos
“它们应该是“这个名字是我给他取的””
“那你觉得梁大胆这个名字适合你吗”
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