paai4 ming4排名
Jyutpingpaai4 ming4
Yalepàaih mìhng
Definition
Ranking or rank; the ordered arrangement of names, usually based on performance or results.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the numerical order of people or things based on performance or status. It is frequently used in contexts like sports, academic results, or corporate performance metrics. When discussing a position in a list, it is common to follow the word with a number or a superlative like 最高 or 最低.
Examples
Do you know who has the highest ranking this year?
His ranking in the exam improved a lot this time.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 名次, which refers to the specific position or place someone holds in a competition. While 排名 is the act of ranking or the list itself, 名次 is the actual rank number achieved, such as first or second place.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
