hô danh
Definition
- Verb:
- To call out names: The act of reading aloud or announcing the names of individuals, typically in a formal or official context such as during a roll call, announcement of results, or assignment of duties.
- To summon by name: To call upon specific people by announcing their names, often to confirm their presence or to select them for a task.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Giám thị sẽ hô danh các thí sinh trước khi vào phòng thi. (The proctor will call out the names of the candidates before they enter the exam room.)
- Sau khi chấm bài, giáo viên hô danh những học sinh đạt điểm cao nhất. (After grading the tests, the teacher called out the names of the students with the highest scores.)
- Trong buổi lễ, người dẫn chương trình hô danh từng người nhận giải lên sân khấu. (During the ceremony, the host called out the name of each award recipient to come on stage.)
Advanced Usage
- This verb is often used in formal, administrative, or ceremonial contexts. It implies an official or public announcement.
- It can describe the specific moment in a process where names are read from a list, marking a transition (e.g., from being a candidate to being selected).
Variants and Related Words
- Điểm danh (verb): To take attendance; to check names against a list to see who is present. While focuses on checking presence, focuses on the act of vocalizing the names.
- Xướng danh (verb): A more formal or literary synonym for , often used in ceremonial contexts like graduation ( - graduation ceremony where names are called).
- Danh sách (noun): List. The object from which names are called.
Synonyms
- Xướng danh: To announce/call out names (formal).
- Đọc tên: To read names (more general, less formal).
Notes on Meaning
- The word is marked as somewhat archaic () in some references but remains in use for specific formal procedures.
- It carries a connotation of formality and official procedure. It is not used for casual calling of someone's name.