How do you pronounce 正名?

正名 is pronounced "zhèng míng" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 正名?

正名 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 正名?

正名 is made up of the characters 正, 名. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 正名?

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正名 (zhèng míng), to replace the current name or title of sth with a new one that reflects its true nature

Q: What does 正名 mean in Chinese?

正名 (zhèng míng) means "to replace the current name or title of sth with a new one that reflects its true nature; rectification of names (a tenet of Confucian philosophy)" in Chinese.

正名

zhèng míng

to replace the current name or title of sth with a new one that reflects its true nature; rectification of names (a tenet of Confucian philosophy)

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正名

Definitions

(verb) to replace the current name or title of sth with a new one that reflects its true nature
rectification of names (a tenet of Confucian philosophy)

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正名

zhèng míng

to replace the current name or title of sth with a new one that reflects its true nature; rectification of names (a tenet of Confucian philosophy)

verb

Characters in This Word

正名

Definitions

(verb) to replace the current name or title of sth with a new one that reflects its true nature
rectification of names (a tenet of Confucian philosophy)