正名

zhèng míng

Dictionary entry

to replace the current name or title of sth with a new one that reflects its true nature

What does 正名 mean?

正名 (zhèng míng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to replace the current name or title of sth with a new one that reflects its true nature

2rectification of names (a tenet of Confucian philosophy)

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正zhēngfirst month of the lunar year 名míngname · noun (part of speech)

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正名

zhèng míng

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