名次

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Understanding 名次

The word 名次 refers specifically to a person's or team's position in a ranking, such as in competitions, exams, or other ordered lists. It is commonly used to talk about rankings in academic or sports contexts.

Usage Notes

名次 is often used with numbers to indicate exact positions, e.g., 第一名次 (first place), 名次 (third place). It emphasizes the order or rank rather than just a score or result.

Common Collocations

Register and Tone

This term is neutral and formal, suitable for academic, professional, and sports contexts. It is not used for casual ranking discussions where simpler words like might appear.

Avoiding Confusion

名次 focuses on the rank or position, not the score or points. Do not confuse it with 成绩 (grades/scores) or (ranking), though they are related. 名次 is more precise about the ordinal position.

Example Sentences

I got third place in this competition.

The ranking in the exam determines the scholarship distribution.

He has always cared about his ranking and always works hard to improve his