名额

míng é

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Uncommon

Definitions

1. quota
2. number of places
3. place (in an institution, a group etc)

Word relationships

Related words

3 items

• 指标 zhǐ biāo 指标 zhǐ biāo (production) target 名额 refers to a limited number of places for people, while 指标 is a more general quota or target, often used in economic contexts.: (production) target
• 编制 biān zhì 编制 biān zhì to establish (a unit or department) 名额 is about available slots for individuals; 编制 refers to authorized positions or staffing levels in an organization.: to establish (a unit or department)
• 学位 xué wèi 学位 xué wèi academic degree 学位 is an academic degree, distinct from 名额 which is the number of available admissions.: academic degree

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used as 有限的名额 (limited quota) or 招生名额 (enrollment quota); never use with non-human resources like money.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 名额 (limited slots for people) with 额度 (quota for money or goods).

Example Sentences

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这个大学今年的 名额 已经满了。

This university's quota is already full this year.

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Child Words of 名额

• 名 名 míng: name
• 额 额 é: forehead