slander and praise; criticism and commendation
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to slander and praise; to criticize and commend
literaryOften used as a noun in set phrases such as 毁誉参半. Literally refers to the dual actions of defaming and praising, but commonly refers collectively to public opinion or reputation.
huǐ毁
yù誉
cān参
bàn半
to receive mixed reviews; half praise and half blame
Tā他
zuò做
shì事
bù不
jì计
huǐ毁
yù誉
，
zhǐ只
qiú求
wèn问
xīn心
wú无
kuì愧
。
He acts without regard to praise or blame, seeking only a clear conscience.
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Zhè这
bù部
zuò作
pǐn品
wèn问
shì世
yǐ以
lái来
huǐ毁
yù誉
bù不
yī一
。
Since its publication, this work has received mixed reviews.
Tā他
yī一
shēng生
huǐ毁
yù誉
cān参
bàn半
，
dàn但
chéng成
jiù就
bù不
kě可
fǒu否
rèn认
。
His life was met with both criticism and praise, but his achievements are undeniable.