名 (míng) - name & fame
名 · míng
name;
fame;
reputation;
given name;
famous;
renowned;
to describe;
to express
namefamereputation
Usage highlights
namefamousreputationgiven namesignaturecelebrity
Usage & contexts
Examples
- What is your name?(你叫什么名字？)
- He is a famous writer (他是著名的作家).
- This product is well-known (这个产品很有名).
- Please sign your name here (请在这里签名).
Collocations
- name(名字)
- famous(著名)
- reputation(名声)
- given name(姓名)
- signature(签名)
- celebrity(名人)
Idioms
- Famous far and near(名扬四海)
- Well-known and well-loved(名满天下)
- To seek fame and fortune(追名逐利)
- Beyond description(不可名状)
- To make a name for oneself(成名立业)
Cultural background
FAQ- In Chinese culture, names (名) carry significant meaning and are carefully chosen to reflect parents' hopes for their children.
- The character combines 'evening' (夕) and 'mouth' (口), suggesting calling out names in the evening when people return home.
- In traditional Confucian society, establishing a good reputation (名) was considered crucial for social standing.