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名单 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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名单míngdānlist (of names)HSK 3, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #1298, Medium
míngdān(ming2dan1)ming dan T2
  1. 1list (of names)
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March 24, 2026

名单(名單)míngdān(ming2dan1)

名单 refers to a list of names, typically used in contexts such as invitations, registrations, or attendee lists. It conveys the idea of an organized collection of individuals' names relevant to a specific event or purpose, such as a guest list for a wedding or a participant list for a conference.

Strokes14Frequency#1298DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of a 名单 is significant during events like weddings and festivals, where guest lists must be carefully prepared and respected. This reflects the importance placed on relationships and social gatherings in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Think of 名 (míng) as 'name' and 单 (dān) as 'single' or 'list'. Imagine a single sheet of paper that holds a list of names, like a VIP guest list at a fancy event. The pronunciation 'ming dan' can remind you of 'mingling' at a party where everyone’s name is on the list.

Meanings of 名单

míngdān(ming2dan1)
1list (of names)
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About 名单

名单Simplified
名單Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

名单 (list of names) vs 清单 (inventory list) — use 名单 for lists of people, while 清单 refers to items or goods.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone as it is pronounced with a second tone for 名 and a first tone for 单. In formal settings, it's common to hear this term in relation to official documents, while in informal contexts, it may refer to simpler lists. A common collocation is '参加名单' (cānjiā míngdān), meaning 'attendance list'.

HSK Study Tips

Although 名单 is not specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, it is an accumulation of HSK Level 1 and 2 words such as 名 (name) and 单 (single/list). Students should focus on understanding how words can combine to form new meanings, enhancing vocabulary through compound words.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse the tones and pronounce 名 as 'máng' instead of 'míng', which changes the meaning. Another common error is using 名单 in informal contexts without understanding its more formal implications.

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Component Characters

名míngname
HSK 26 strokes口
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单dānbill
HSK 58 strokes丷
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How to say list (of names) in Chinese

“list (of names)” in Chinese is名单míngdān

名单 refers to a list of names, typically used in contexts such as invitations, registrations, or attendee lists. It conveys the idea of an organized collection of individuals' names relevant to a specific event or purpose, such as a guest list for a wedding or a participant list for a conference.

When to use 名单

Be cautious with the tone as it is pronounced with a second tone for 名 and a first tone for 单. In formal settings, it's common to hear this term in relation to official documents, while in informal contexts, it may refer to simpler lists. A common collocation is '参加名单' (cānjiā míngdān), meaning 'attendance list'.

名单 or something close to it

名单 (list of names) vs 清单 (inventory list) — use 名单 for lists of people, while 清单 refers to items or goods.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse the tones and pronounce 名 as 'máng' instead of 'míng', which changes the meaning. Another common error is using 名单 in informal contexts without understanding its more formal implications.

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名单 refers to a list of names, often used in formal contexts like guest lists or participant registrations.

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