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míng
名
📋Intermediate
Meaning
Formal classifier for people in a specific role or profession, often used in written Chinese.
💡 Memory Tip
名 is formal and often used in news or official contexts. Think of it as 'one named person'.
Examples
一名医生
yī míng yī shēng
one doctor
三名学生
sān míng xué shēng
three students
Common Nouns Used With
医生yī shēngdoctor
学生xué shēngstudent
护士hù shìnurse
警察jǐng chápolice officer
运动员yùn dòng yuánathlete
志愿者zhì yuàn zhěvolunteer
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