hei2 meng2起名
Jyutpinghei2 meng2
Yalehéi méng
Definition
To name; to give a name to something, typically a baby or an animal.
colloquialpeopleanimals
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of bestowing a name upon a newborn or a pet. It is distinct from the formal written term 命名 which is reserved for naming buildings, institutions, or abstract concepts. Using this term for anything other than a living creature sounds unnatural and overly casual.
Examples
Have you thought of a name for the cat yet?
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Common mistake
Do not use this for naming inanimate objects like a new company or a project, as that would sound like you are treating them as living beings.
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Grammar guides
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