正名

正名

1. to replace the current name or title of something with a new one that reflects its true nature; to restore one's name

正名

1. (philosophy, especially Confucianism) the rectification of names
2. official name

   特首當日建議長者日後領取生果金（正名「高齡津貼」）時要先經過入息及資產審查。 [Literary Cantonese, trad.]
   特首当日建议长者日后领取生果金（正名「高龄津贴」）时要先经过入息及资产审查。 [Literary Cantonese, simp.]

   dak⁶ sau² dong¹ jat⁶ gin³ ji⁵ zoeng² ze² jat⁶ hau⁶ leng⁵ ceoi² saang¹ gwo² gam¹ (zeng³ ming⁴ “gou¹ ling⁴ zeon¹ tip³”) si⁴ jiu³ sin¹ ging¹ gwo³ jap⁶ sik¹ gap⁶ zi¹ caan² sam² caa⁴. [Jyutping]

   In that address, the Chief Executive proposed the introduction of a means test on income and assets for the elderly to receive the "fruit allowance" (official name: "Old Age Allowance").

3. official title, official post