名目繁多
míng mù fán duō
items, charges or names of every kind; a bewildering array
Character by character
名míng
name
name
目mù
item
item
繁fán
numerous
numerous
多duō
many
many
Example
这家健身房的收费名目繁多，办卡以前一定要问清楚。
The gym charges for all sorts of things, so ask carefully before you sign up.
Tone: neutral.
Usage and origin
名目 means the names given to items or charges. Most often said of fees, taxes, awards and inspections (收费名目繁多, 检查名目繁多), and then it usually hints that there are too many of them.
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