Definition
名牌 (míng pái) has two distinct meanings: (1) a 'famous brand' — it emphasizes the 'famous' part, unlike 品牌 (pǐn pái) which is a neutral term for any brand; (2) a 'name tag' or ID badge worn at events, distinct from 牌子 (pái zi) which is a broader term for any sign or plaque.
noun
famous brandwell-known labelname tagID badge
Examples
- 名牌。Tā xǐhuan mǎi míng pái de bāo hé yīfu.She likes to buy bags and clothes from famous brands.
- 。Cānjiā huìyì de rén dōu dài zhe míng pái.Everyone attending the meeting was wearing a name tag.
- 名牌，。Zhè jiā diàn mài de dōu shì míng pái, jiàgé bù piányi.This store only sells famous brands, so the prices aren't cheap.
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