How common is 詺 in modern Chinese?

This is a rare character in contemporary usage, primarily found in classical texts and specialized contexts.

What is the difference between 詺 and 名?

While both relate to naming, 詺 emphasizes the act of verbal designation or declaration, whereas 名 is the more general term for name/naming.

Is 詺 suitable for modern names?

Due to its rarity and classical feel, it works best in scholarly or artistic contexts rather than everyday names.

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mìng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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詺 · mìng

To name;

to give a name to;

to designate;

to describe;

to state;

to declare.

To nameto give a name toto designate

Usage highlights

To name somethingTo state clearlyTo give a titleTo designate a roleTo describe characteristicsTo declare an opinion

Synonyms

名— to name; to give a name
称— to call; to designate
命— to name; to assign a name

Antonyms

匿— to conceal; to hide
隐— to conceal; to keep secret

Usage & contexts

Examples

He gave a name to the newborn (詺新生儿).
The scholar described the phenomenon (詺现象).
They declared their intentions clearly (詺其志).

Collocations

To name something(詺物)
To state clearly(詺明)
To give a title(詺题)
To designate a role(詺职)
To describe characteristics(詺性)
To declare an opinion(詺言)

Idioms

To name and describe accurately(正名詺实)
To state one's position clearly(詺志立言)
To give names to all things(詺物辨类)

Cultural background

FAQ

This character appears in classical texts and historical documents related to naming and designation.
It carries a formal, literary connotation, often used in scholarly or official contexts.
The character combines the speech radical (言) with the name component (名), emphasizing verbal designation.

詺 (mìng) - To name & to give a name to