指名 (zhī) — to name (someone), to mention by name

Definition

指名 means 'to name (someone)' — calling them out by name, especially to single them out for praise, criticism, or a task. Often used in formal contexts like meetings or classrooms.

verb

to name (someone)to mention by name

Examples

指名。
Lǎo shī zhī ràng wǒ huí dá wèn tí.
The teacher named me to answer the question.
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Tā zhī pī píng le nà ge yuán gōng.
He criticized that employee by name.
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Huì yì shàng, tā zhǐ le wǒ de míng.
At the meeting, he named me.

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