dim2 meng2點名点名
Jyutpingdim2 meng2
Yaledím méng
Definition
To call the roll, take attendance, or mention someone by name.
- to call the roll; to take attendance or the register
- to call or mention someone by name; to single out
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How it's used
Beyond the classroom setting, this term is frequently used in professional or social contexts to mean calling out specific people to confirm their presence or to single them out. It carries a sense of accountability, as being called out often implies you are being checked on or held responsible for something. When used in a figurative sense, it can mean to publicly criticize or reprimand someone by name.
Examples
Did the teacher take the register in class today?
I arrived just late when they were taking the register.
Related words
Common phrases
to criticize someone by name
to call the roll for attendance
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply calling someone's name to get their attention, which is usually expressed as 叫名. 點名 specifically implies a formal process of verification or a deliberate act of singling someone out for scrutiny.
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