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点名

HSK 4

diǎnmíng

to take roll call

Alternative translations

  • désigner

Explanation

to mention sb by name; (to call or praise or criticize sb) by name

Examples

每天早上都要点名。

měitiān zǎoshang dōu yào diǎnmíng.

Morning roll call must be held every day.

他被老师点名回答问题。

tā bèi lǎoshī diǎnmíng huídá wèntí.

He was called by the teacher to answer a question.