Common Meanings
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míng名
The designation or appellation of a person or thing; a name or title.
请问你的名字叫什么？
May I ask what your name is?
To name; to be named as; to call something by a certain name.
这个美丽的小镇名为‘阳光城’。
This beautiful small town is named 'Sunshine City'.
To use something as a pretext or a facade for another (often ulterior) motive; under the name/guise of (doing something).
他以研究为名，却把时间都花在了玩游戏上。
Under the guise of research, he spent all his time playing games.
To describe or name, typically used to express that something is difficult to articulate or put into words, as in '不可名状' (indescribable).
他感受到的那种复杂情感，真是难以名状
The complex emotion he felt was truly indescribable.
Reputation; fame; renown.
他以乐于助人而赢得好名声。
He earned a good reputation for being helpful.
Reputable, well-known; famous.
这个城市有许多历史名胜，吸引着众多游客。
This city boasts many historical sites, attracting numerous tourists.
To possess; often used in negative constructions, as in "不名一文" (to not possess a single coin, utterly penniless).
他现在不名一文，生活很困难。
He is utterly penniless now, and life is very difficult.
A measure word for people, often used to count individuals, similar to 'members' or 'persons'.
这个班级有三十名学生。
This class has thirty students.