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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
提名tímíngto nominateHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #4652, Very Hard
tímíng(ti2ming2)ti ming T2
  1. 1to nominate
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March 24, 2026

提名tímíng(ti2ming2)

提名 (tí míng) means 'to nominate' or 'to put someone's name forward for a position or award'. It is commonly used in contexts such as politics, awards ceremonies, and organizational appointments. The term implies a formal recommendation or proposal for someone to take on a role or receive an honor.

Strokes18Frequency#4652DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The concept of 提名 is especially significant during election seasons in China, where individuals are nominated for positions in various governmental and party roles, reflecting the importance of collective decision-making in Chinese political culture.

Memory tip

Think of 提 (tí) as 'to lift' or 'to raise', and 名 (míng) as 'name'. Imagine lifting someone's name up high to nominate them for an award, making it visible to all. This visualization connects the action of nominating with the characters.

Meanings of 提名

tímíng(ti2ming2)
1to nominate
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提名Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

推荐 (tuījiàn) — use 提名 (tímíng) when the context is a formal nomination, while 推荐 (tuījiàn) is more general and can refer to recommending someone for any purpose.

Usage Notes

Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 提名; both characters are second and second tones respectively. It is mostly used in formal contexts, so ensure you use it appropriately in professional settings. Common collocations include 提名奖 (nominated award) and 提名人 (nominator).

HSK Study Tips

提名 is not listed under the official HSK levels, but it is a useful term for learners aiming for HSK 5 or higher, where political and formal vocabulary becomes more relevant. Focus on understanding its use in formal contexts and related vocabulary like 投票 (tóupiào, vote) and 选举 (xuǎnjǔ, election).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 提名 with 推荐 (tuījiàn, to recommend). For example, saying '我推荐他为最佳演员' (I recommend him for Best Actor) is incorrect if you mean to say he is nominated; use '提名' instead.

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Component characters

提títo carry (hanging down from the hand)
HSK 412 strokes扌
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名míngname
HSK 26 strokes口
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How to say to nominate in Chinese

“to nominate” in Chinese is提名tímíng

提名 (tí míng) means 'to nominate' or 'to put someone's name forward for a position or award'. It is commonly used in contexts such as politics, awards ceremonies, and organizational appointments. The term implies a formal recommendation or proposal for someone to take on a role or receive an honor.

When to use 提名

Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 提名; both characters are second and second tones respectively. It is mostly used in formal contexts, so ensure you use it appropriately in professional settings. Common collocations include 提名奖 (nominated award) and 提名人 (nominator).

提名 or something close to it

推荐 (tuījiàn) — use 提名 (tímíng) when the context is a formal nomination, while 推荐 (tuījiàn) is more general and can refer to recommending someone for any purpose.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 提名 with 推荐 (tuījiàn, to recommend). For example, saying '我推荐他为最佳演员' (I recommend him for Best Actor) is incorrect if you mean to say he is nominated; use '提名' instead.

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You can say '他被提名为最佳演员' which means 'He was nominated for Best Actor.'

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