正名 zhèng míng

to give the correct name; rectification of names

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 30400th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to replace the current name or title of sth with a new one that reflects its true nature
  2. 2. rectification of names (a tenet of Confucian philosophy)

Characters

Character Meaning
正 zhèng HSK 2
exactly; just (at that time); right (in that place)
名 míng HSK 1
name; famous; place (e.g. among winners)