ceoi2 meng2取名
Jyutpingceoi2 meng2
Yalechéui méng
Definition
To name someone or something.
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How it's used
Using 取名 sounds slightly more formal or literary than the everyday spoken phrase 改名. While 取名 is perfectly acceptable in conversation, native speakers often prefer 改名 when discussing naming children or pets. Reserve 取名 for situations where you are choosing a formal title or a brand name.
Examples
He named the shop 'Good Luck'.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 取名 to mean 'to change a name' as it specifically refers to the act of creating or assigning a new name. If someone wants to rename themselves, use 改名 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
