报名
To sign up/enroll
Literalmente: Report name
Use `报名` when you want to officially join a class, event, or organized activity.
En 15 segundos
- Used for signing up or enrolling in events and classes.
- Literally means 'reporting your name' to join a list.
- Common in schools, gyms, and professional workshops.
Significado
It's the act of putting your name on a list to join something. Think of it as 'signing up' for a class, a race, or even a volunteer event.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6Asking a friend about a gym class
你想报名这个瑜伽课吗？
Do you want to sign up for this yoga class?
Confirming registration for a race
我已经报过名了。
I have already signed up.
Inquiring at a professional conference
请问在哪里报名参加会议？
Excuse me, where do I sign up for the conference?
Contexto cultural
The phrase reflects the importance of official registration in Chinese society. It has been used for centuries, from imperial examinations to modern-day marathons. Today, it is most commonly associated with the 'registration fever' for competitive exams and popular hobby classes.
The 'Separable' Trick
Since it's a verb-object phrase, you can say `报个名` (sign up a bit) to sound much more like a local.
Don't 'Sign' Your Name
If you are just signing a contract or a piece of paper, use `签字` (qiānzì), not `报名`.
En 15 segundos
- Used for signing up or enrolling in events and classes.
- Literally means 'reporting your name' to join a list.
- Common in schools, gyms, and professional workshops.
What It Means
报名 is a simple, powerful verb. It literally means to 'report' (报) your 'name' (名). When you use it, you are telling someone you want in. It is the first step to any adventure. Whether it is a yoga class or a marathon, this is your 'I'm doing it' word.
How To Use It
You usually put the activity after the phrase. You can say 报名参加 (sign up to participate) for extra clarity. It is a 'separable verb' in Chinese grammar. This means you can stick words in the middle. For example, 报了名 means you already signed up. It is very flexible and easy to drop into sentences. Don't overthink the grammar; just focus on the action.
When To Use It
Use it whenever there is a list involved. Use it at the gym for a new HIIT session. Use it at your university for a semester exchange. It works perfectly when texting friends about a weekend workshop. If there is a form to fill out, 报名 is your go-to word. It feels active and decisive. It shows you are ready to commit to something new.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for casual hangouts. If a friend invites you to dinner, do not say 报名. That sounds like you are applying for a job as their friend. Also, do not use it for 'checking in' at a hotel. That is 入住. 报名 is for joining a group or a specific event. It implies a process of registration, not just showing up. Keep it for things that require an entry list.
Cultural Background
In China, 报名 is a huge part of life. From a young age, kids 报名 for endless after-school classes. It represents the competitive and active nature of society. There is even a famous phrase '抢名额' which means 'grabbing a spot.' Sometimes 报名 feels like a race against time. If you don't 报名 fast enough, the spots will be gone! It’s a word that carries a sense of opportunity.
Common Variations
You will often see 报名处 (registration desk). You might also hear 预报名 (pre-registration). In modern slang, people sometimes just say 报个名 to sound more casual. It makes the commitment feel smaller and more relaxed. If you are signing up for an exam, you use the same word. It covers everything from fun hobbies to serious life milestones.
Notas de uso
It is a neutral, versatile phrase. Use it as a separable verb (`报了名`) to sound more natural in conversation.
The 'Separable' Trick
Since it's a verb-object phrase, you can say `报个名` (sign up a bit) to sound much more like a local.
Don't 'Sign' Your Name
If you are just signing a contract or a piece of paper, use `签字` (qiānzì), not `报名`.
The 'Grab' Culture
In China, popular classes sell out in seconds. If someone says `秒杀报名`, they mean the registration is like a lightning sale!
Ejemplos
6你想报名这个瑜伽课吗？
Do you want to sign up for this yoga class?
A standard way to invite someone to join an activity.
我已经报过名了。
I have already signed up.
Uses '过' to show the action is completed.
请问在哪里报名参加会议？
Excuse me, where do I sign up for the conference?
Polite inquiry in a professional setting.
想去的快报名！名额有限。
Sign up fast if you want to go! Spots are limited.
Creates a sense of urgency, common in group chats.
这种好事，我第一个报名！
For something this good, I'm the first to sign up!
Shows enthusiasm and humor.
我很想去，但是报名已经截止了。
I really want to go, but registration has already closed.
Expresses disappointment regarding a deadline.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence.
我想___参加下周的马拉松。
You use `报名` because you are joining an organized event like a marathon.
Complete the casual text message.
你___了吗？课快满了！
Adding `了` between `报` and `名` is the natural way to ask if the action is finished.
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Ayudas visuales
Formality of 报名
Texting friends to join a game.
报个名！
Asking about a local class.
我想报名。
Official enrollment in a university.
请提交报名表。
Where to use 报名
Language School
Signing up for HSK
Fitness Center
Joining a spin class
Online Forum
Joining a giveaway
Volunteer Group
Helping at a shelter
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, for a doctor you should use 挂号 (guàhào). 报名 is for activities or groups, not medical services.
Yes, it is perfectly neutral. For example, 如何报名参加研讨会？ (How to sign up for the seminar?) is very professional.
注册 (zhùcè) is more like 'registering' an account or a company. 报名 is specifically for joining an event or class.
No, for signing a petition or a document, use 签名 (qiānmíng), which means 'to sign your name'.
You say 报名费 (bàomíng fèi). It is a very common term for exams and classes.
Not really. Use 参加 (cānjiā) to say you will attend. 报名 sounds too much like an official process.
It means 'registration desk' or 'enrollment office.' You will see this sign at schools and event venues.
People often say 报个名 to make it sound casual, or 抢报 if they are rushing to sign up before spots fill up.
Usually, we use 应聘 (yìngpìn) for jobs. However, for a government civil service 'exam' to get a job, you would use 报名.
You can say 报名截止了 (bàomíng jiézhǐ le). It means the deadline has passed.
Frases relacionadas
参加
To participate/attend
注册
To register (an account/entity)
填写
To fill out (a form)
录取
To be admitted/accepted
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