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    Referring to a name or title with 名号 (mínghào)

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    Explanation

    名号 (mínghào) is a noun meaning "name," "title," or "designation." It refers to the formal name or title by which a person or thing is known, often carrying a sense of prestige or historical significance. It is frequently encountered in historical and cultural contexts.

    Examples

    • "诗仙"是李白最著名的名号。

      "shīxiān" shì lǐ bái zuì zhùmíng de mínghào.

      "Poet Immortal" is Li Bai's most famous title.

    • 这家老店的名号在当地无人不知。

      zhè jiā lǎo diàn de mínghào zài dāngdì wú rén bù zhī.

      This old shop's name is known by everyone in the area.

    • 他凭借自己的实力赢得了"棋王"的名号。

      tā píngjiè zìjǐ de shílì yíngdé le "qí wáng" de mínghào.

      He earned the title "Chess King" through his own ability.

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