nêu tên
Definition
- Verb:
- To name: To state or identify someone or something by their specific designation.
- To nominate: To formally propose or enter someone's name as a candidate for a position, award, or role.
- To cite: To mention or refer to someone, especially in a list or as an example.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Giáo viên nêu tên học sinh xuất sắc. (The teacher named the outstanding student.)
- Chúng tôi cần nêu tên một ứng viên cho giải thưởng. (We need to nominate a candidate for the award.)
- Bài báo nêu tên các công ty hàng đầu. (The article cited the leading companies.)
Advanced Usage
- "nêu danh tính": To disclose or state someone's identity.
- Nhân chứng không muốn nêu danh tính. (The witness did not want to disclose their identity.)
Variants and Related Words
Đề cử (v): To nominate, to propose. Often used in more formal or electoral contexts.
- Ủy ban sẽ đề cử một chủ tịch mới. (The committee will nominate a new chairperson.)
Chỉ định (v): To designate, to appoint. Implies an official assignment.
- Giám đốc chỉ định người phụ trách. (The director designated the person in charge.)
Synonyms
- Name: To give a specific title or label.
- Nominate: To propose for appointment or election.
- Mention: To refer to briefly.
Related Idioms
- Nêu gương: To set an example. While not containing "tên," it uses "nêu" in the sense of putting forward.
- Anh ấy là người được nêu gương về lòng dũng cảm. (He is held up as an example of courage.)