Definition
名曰 is a classical Chinese verb phrase meaning 'to be called' or 'to be named'. It is used in formal or literary contexts, often to introduce the name of something or someone. In modern Chinese, you may encounter it in historical texts, official titles, or stylized writing.
v
to be calledto be named (formal/literary)
Examples
- ，名曰。Yǒu yì zhǒng qí shòu, míng yuē qílín.There is a strange beast called the qilin.
- 名曰。Zhège gùshi de zhǔréngōng míng yuē Zhāng Sān.The protagonist of this story is named Zhang San.
- ，名曰“”。Tāmen jiànlì le yí gè zǔzhī, míng yuē “Shàn Xíng Huì”.They established an organization called 'Good Deeds Society'.
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