名叫
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Meaning: named
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名叫
名叫 is a verb meaning 'to be named' or 'called.' It is used to introduce someone's name, typically in a formal or narrative context.
The character 名 (míng) means 'name,' and 叫 (jiào) means 'to call' or 'to be called.' Together, they form a phrase that directly translates to 'is named' or 'is called,' often used when introducing a person's name in a sentence.
Called in Chinese contexts, 名叫 is commonly used in stories, biographies, or when describing people in a neutral, factual way. It differs from other terms like 姓名 (xìngmíng), which refers to both first and last names together. It is also used in legal or official documents to state someone's name clearly.
Example Sentences
这个男孩名叫小明。
The boy is named Xiaoming.
她名叫李华，是一名医生。
She is named Li Hua, and she is a doctor.