xướng tên

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To call out names / to announce names: The primary meaning of "xướng tên" is to read aloud or announce a list of names publicly, often in a formal or official context such as during a roll call, award ceremony, or graduation.
   • To proclaim a name: It can also imply declaring or making a name known to an audience.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Giáo viên xướng tên từng học sinh trong buổi lễ. (The teacher called out each student's name during the ceremony.)
  • MC sẽ xướng tên người chiến thắng. (The host will announce the winner's name.)
  • Khi xướng tên tôi, hãy giơ tay lên. (When you call my name, please raise your hand.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is almost always used in formal, procedural, or ceremonial settings. It carries a sense of official declaration rather than casual mention.

Variants and Related Words

• Điểm danh (v): to take attendance, to call the roll. This is a more specific term for the administrative act of checking who is present.
  • Giáo viên điểm danh trước giờ học. (The teacher takes attendance before class.)

Synonyms

• To announce names: to declare names publicly.
• To call the roll: to read a list of names to determine presence.
• To proclaim: to announce officially and formally.

Related Idioms

• While "xướng tên" itself is a specific phrase, it is conceptually related to formal announcements. A related expression is:
• Xướng danh: This is a direct synonym, often used interchangeably with "xướng tên" in formal contexts like ceremonies.
  • Phần xướng danh các thí sinh đạt giải. (The part for announcing the names of the prize-winning contestants.)