mệnh danh
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Meaning
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To give a specific name or title to someone or something, often reflecting a popular or well-known characteristic.
vi Ông ấy được mọi người mệnh danh là hiệp sĩ của làng.
en He was dubbed the knight of the village by everyone.
Parts
mệnh / danh / Sino-Vietnamese; the character is 命名 …
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OriginSino-Vietnamese; the character is 命名