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名义 is formed by combining the character 名, meaning "name", with 义, meaning "meaning" or "righteousness"; the conjunction creates a compound where 名 provides the concept of designation or title, and 义 contributes the aspect of principle or significance, resulting in a term that denotes the official or superficial aspect of something, as in "in name" or "nominally".

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我以朋友的名义帮助你。

Wǒ yǐ péngyou de míngyì bāngzhù nǐ.

I help you in the name of friendship.

这家公司名义上是他负责。

Zhè jiā gōngsī míngyì shàng shì tā fùzé.

Nominally, he is in charge of this company.

他们以慈善的名义筹集资金。

Tāmen yǐ císhàn de míngyì chóují zījīn.

They raise funds in the name of charity.

这份合同是以公司名义签署的。

Zhè fèn hétóng shì yǐ gōngsī míngyì qiānshǔ de.

This contract was signed in the name of the company.

尽管他只是名义上的领袖，但实际权力很大。

Jǐnguǎn tā zhǐshì míngyì shàng de língxiù, dàn shíjì quánlì hěn dà.

Although he is only the nominal leader, his actual power is great.

Word Definition - 名义

míng yì in the name of; nominal

Individual Character Details

名 míng
义 yì, yì