排名

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Meaning and Usage

The word 排名 (páimíng) primarily means "ranking" or "position in a list based on order or performance." It is commonly used to indicate someone's or something's position in a competition, exam, sales list, or any ordered list.

Common Contexts

  • Academic or exam rankings: e.g., "考试排名" (exam ranking).
  • Sales or business performance rankings.
  • Sports or competition results.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

When using 排名, it often appears with numbers indicating the position, usually preceded by (dì) to form an ordinal number (e.g., ). It can be used as a noun or verb (to rank).

Avoid confusing 排名 with 排队 (to queue) or 名字 (name), as 排名 specifically refers to ranking order.

Summary

Use 排名 when talking about someone's or something's position in a competitive or ordered list. It is a formal and common term in academic, business, and sports contexts.

Example Sentences

I ranked third in this exam.

The company's sales ranking has been rising steadily.

Please distribute the awards according to the ranking by scores.