提名

• Pinyin: tí míng
• Hanzi breakdown: 提 = 扌(hand) + 是 (is) — to raise; 名 = 夕 (evening) + 口 (mouth) — name

Meaning

To nominate; nomination. Putting forward a candidate for consideration.

Used in elections, awards, and formal selections. Indicates official recognition as a candidate. Common in discussions of politics, film awards, and organizational appointments.

Examples

1. 这部电影获得了五项奥斯卡提名，是今年最受关注的作品。 This film received five Oscar nominations and is the most-watched work this year.
2. 他被提名为下一任主席候选人，呼声很高。 He was nominated as a candidate for the next chairman, with strong support.
3. 委员会将在下周公布正式的提名名单。 The committee will announce the official list of nominations next week.

Usage Guide

Context: awards, elections, appointments

Tone: official

Do Say

• 他获得了提名。(He received a nomination.)
• 我提名她担任这个职位。(I nominate her for this position.)

Don't Say

• 把非正式推荐说成'提名' (Don't call casual suggestions 提名 — it's for formal nomination processes)

Origin & History

提 means to raise or bring up, 名 means name — bringing up a name for consideration.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal