míng​mù

name or category

  • created sense approved 名目 · míng​mù · name or category — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    名目

    míng​mù

    name or category

    The name of a thing; an item, category, or rubric used for classification.

    名 (literal) → 名 · míng · name 目 (literal) → 目 · mù · item

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  • created sense approved 名目 · míng​mù · pretext — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    名目

    míng​mù

    pretext

    An official name or excuse used to justify an action, often used in a negative sense.

    名 (literal) → 名 · míng · [position] 目 (literal) → 目 · mù · item

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  • created sense approved 名目 · míng​mù · fame — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    名目

    míng​mù

    fame

    Reputation, renown, or fame (formal usage).

    名 (literal) → 名 · míng · reputation 目 (literal) → 目 · mù · chief

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  • created sense approved 名目 · míng​mù · praise — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    名目

    míng​mù

    praise

    (archaic) To be identified or praised by others; recognition of a person; to be well-regarded.

    名 (literal) → 名 · míng · to describe 目 (literal) → 目 · mù · to look

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