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报名 (bàomíng) vs 注册 (zhùcè) — use 报名 when emphasizing the act of signing up for participation, while 注册 is more about the formal process of registering or enrolling, often for official or legal purposes.
Be careful not to confuse 报名 with 报告 (bàogào), which means 'to report' or 'to present'. This term is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's more common in everyday situations. Typical collocations include 报名参加 (to sign up to participate) and 报名表 (registration form).
As an HSK Level 4 word, 报名 connects with other verbs related to actions and participation like 参加 (cānjiā - to participate) and申请 (shēnqǐng - to apply). Focus on using it in sentences related to events or classes to solidify understanding.
Learners often mistakenly use 报名 when they mean to say 'to inquire about' something. For example, saying '我想报名这个工作' (I want to sign up for this job) when they actually mean '我想询问这个工作' (I want to inquire about this job) is incorrect. Use 报名 only when you are actually registering.
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How to say to sign up in Chinese
“to sign up” in Chinese is报名
报名 (bàomíng) means to sign up or register for an event, course, or activity. It is commonly used when enrolling in classes, competitions, or public events. The nuance implies taking the initiative to participate and providing one's name for a specific purpose.
When to use 报名
Be careful not to confuse 报名 with 报告 (bàogào), which means 'to report' or 'to present'. This term is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's more common in everyday situations. Typical collocations include 报名参加 (to sign up to participate) and 报名表 (registration form).
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报名 (bàomíng) vs 注册 (zhùcè) — use 报名 when emphasizing the act of signing up for participation, while 注册 is more about the formal process of registering or enrolling, often for official or legal purposes.
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Learners often mistakenly use 报名 when they mean to say 'to inquire about' something. For example, saying '我想报名这个工作' (I want to sign up for this job) when they actually mean '我想询问这个工作' (I want to inquire about this job) is incorrect. Use 报名 only when you are actually registering.
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Grammar Patterns of 报名
报名 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 报名
You can say '我想报名参加这个课程' (Wǒ xiǎng bàomíng cānjiā zhège kèchéng), meaning 'I want to sign up for this course'.
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