ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.call the roll; have a roll call; keep track of one's attendance
我到的时候刚要点名。
I arrived just before roll call.
集合士兵点名
muster the soldiers for roll call
进行突然点名
make a surprise roll call
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- 2
v.mention somebody; refer to somebody by name
点名攻击批评
criticize by name
老师批评了班里的几个学生，但是没点名。
The teacher criticized a few students in the class but he didn't name names.
他点名要你去。
He named you as the one he wanted.
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Word usage
- Separable word"点" and "名" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
我走进教室时，老师正大声地点着名。
When I entered the classroom, the teacher was calling the roll at a high voice.
等我赶到会场时，已经点过名了。
By the time I arrived at the meeting, the roll had already been called.
什么时候点的名？
When was the roll called?