名目繁多

míngmù-fánduō

idiom #86,196

Meanings

1 of many and varied kinds
2 items of every description
3 numerous categories and labels

Characters

numerous; complex

Examples

HSK 5

这家公司的收费名目繁多，消费者难以看懂。

Zhè jiā gōngsī de shōufèi míngmù-fánduō, xiāofèizhě nányǐ kàn dǒng.

This company's fees come under many different labels, which consumers find hard to understand.

HSK 6

市面上的保健品名目繁多，让人无从选择。

Shìmiàn shàng de bǎojiàn pǐn míngmù-fánduō, ràng rén wúcóng xuǎnzé.

Health products on the market come in countless varieties, making it hard to choose.

HSK 6

古代的官职名目繁多，各有不同的职责。

Gǔdài de guān zhí míngmù-fánduō, gè yǒu bùtóng de zhízé.

Official posts in ancient times came in a great variety of titles, each with different responsibilities.

Tips

usage

Often carries a mildly critical tone - suggests that so many labels are confusing or even a cover for something shady (fees, taxes, categories). Neutral in pure description contexts like historical or scientific writing.

Stroke Order

名 míng

目 mù

繁 fán

多 duō