Definition & Meaning

name; denominate; give a name (to); choose name for

Word usage

dìng míng

定 名

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v.name; denominate; give a name (to); choose name for
- zhè jiā gōng sī chū bǎn le yī běn qī kān dìng míng wéi dāng dài qīng nián
  这家公司出版了一本期刊，定名为《当代青年》。
  The company has published a periodical called "Youth Today".
- zhè ge lián duì bèi dìng míng wéi ài mín mó fàn lián
  这个连队被定名为爱民模范连。
  This company was named Model Company in Caring for the People.
- zhè ge chǎng dìng míng wéi dōng fēng huǒ jiàn zào chuán chǎng
  这个厂定名为东风火箭造船厂。
  It was named Dongfeng Rocket Shipyard.
- tā men de dì yī zhāng zhuān jí dìng míng wéi chuàng xīn
  他们的第一张专辑定名为《创新》。
  Their first album was titled "Innovation".
synonym
mìng míng命名 qǔ míng取名

Word usage

Separable word
"定" and "名" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 我们已经给宝宝定了名。
  We have chosen the name of the baby.
- 请给新产品定个名吧！
  Please name the new product!

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