Definition
名额 (míng é) refers to a limited number of spots or places allocated for people, such as in a program, competition, or job. It differs from 指标 (zhǐ biāo), which is a broader target or quota (e.g., sales target), and 额度 (é dù), which is a limit on amounts like credit or spending.
noun
quotanumber of placesspot or place (in an institution, program, competition, etc.)
Examples
- 名额。Gōngsī jīnnián yǒu wǔ gè zhāopìn míng é.The company has five recruitment slots this year.
- 名额，。Huìyì míng é yǒuxiàn, qǐng jǐnkuài bàomíng.The conference has limited spots, please register as soon as possible.
- 名额。Shēnqǐng jiǎngxuéjīn míng é jìngzhēng hěn jīliè.The competition for scholarship slots is fierce.
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