English–Chinese
“take attendance” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindiǎn míng
Example
老师在教室里点名。lǎo shī zài jiào shì lǐ diǎn míng
The teacher takes attendance in the classroom.
How to say “take attendance” in Chinese
“Take attendance” in Chinese is 点名 (diǎn míng).
A name-by-name check that creates a clear record of who is present.
Example sentences with 点名
会议开始前，秘书会根据名单点名与会者。huì yì kāi shǐ qián mì shū huì gēn jù míng dān diǎn míng yù huì zhě
Before the meeting starts, the secretary will take attendance of the participants according to the list.
Tips for using 点名
- English frames this action around attendance, while Chinese keeps the focus on each person's name, a useful contrast in classroom and meeting conversations.