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名

míng

1. measure word classifier: people (neutral, formal)

   这家公司招聘了三名工程师。

   Zhè jiā gōngsī zhāopìn le sān míng gōngchéngshī.

   The company hired three engineers.

2. noun name

   请在这里写上你的名字。

   Qǐng zài zhèlǐ xiě shàng nǐ de míngzi.

   Please write your name here.

3. noun place; ranking

   她考了全班第一名。

   Tā kǎo le quán bān dì yī míng.

   She ranked first in the class.

4. adjective famous; well-known

   他是一位名医。

   Tā shì yī wèi míngyī.

   He is a famous doctor.

5. noun reputation; fame

   他为了名利牺牲了自己的健康。

   Tā wèile mínglì xīshēng le zìjǐ de jiànkāng.

   He sacrificed his health for fame and wealth.

6. verb to be called; to name

   这篇小说名叫《活着》。

   Zhè piān xiǎoshuō míng jiào "Huózhe".

   This novel is titled "To Live".

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