匿名

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Meaning and Usage

"匿名" (nìmíng) means "anonymous" or "anonymity," referring to situations where a person’s name or identity is not revealed. It is commonly used in contexts like anonymous donations, anonymous publications, or anonymous online comments.

Common Collocations

  • 匿名捐款 (anonymous donation): used when someone donates money without revealing their identity.
  • 匿名发表 (anonymous publication): refers to articles or statements published without an author’s name.
  • 匿名评论 (anonymous comment): comments made online or in media without revealing the commenter’s identity.

Usage Notes

When using 匿名, the focus is on the deliberate concealment of identity, often for privacy or security reasons. It is a neutral term but can imply caution or secrecy. Unlike words that mean "unknown," 匿名 specifically emphasizes the choice not to disclose one’s name.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 匿名 with (unknown) or (nameless). 匿名 implies the identity is intentionally hidden, while means the identity is unknown or unclear, and often refers to lacking fame or recognition.

Example Sentences

He chose to donate anonymously, not wanting others to know his identity.

This article was published anonymously, without an author’s name.

Many comments online are posted anonymously, making it hard to trace their