noun HSK 4
famous brand · name brand · name tag · name badge
Meaning
This word has two main meanings. Most commonly, it refers to famous or luxury brands of products like clothing, accessories, or electronics. It can also mean a name tag or badge worn to identify someone at events or in professional settings.
Usage
When referring to brands, 名牌 typically implies high-end, expensive, or prestigious products. Native speakers often use it when discussing luxury goods, shopping preferences, or brand consciousness. When meaning name tag, it's commonly used in formal contexts like conferences or workplaces.
Examples
- 01她特别喜欢买名牌包和名牌鞋。.She especially loves buying designer bags and brand-name shoes.
- 02参加会议的时候，每个人都要戴名牌。, .When attending the conference, everyone must wear a name tag.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个名牌
Common collocations
- 名牌大学prestigious university
- 名牌产品brand-name product
- 买名牌to buy luxury brands
- 戴名牌to wear a name tag
Antonyms
Origin
The combination literally means 'famous sign/brand.' The term naturally evolved from 牌 (brand/sign) modified by 名 (famous) to describe well-known commercial brands.