leave a good name; be remembered fondly
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to leave a fragrant name; to be remembered with honor
literaryA classical, literary term. Often used in contexts praising historical figures, heroes, or great achievements. It is the antonym of 遗臭 (leaving a stink).
Zhè这
wèi位
mín民
zú族
yīng英
xióng雄
de的
gōng功
jī绩
jiāng将
liú流
fāng芳
bǎi百
shì世
。
The achievements of this national hero will leave a fragrant name for a hundred generations.
Tā他
de的
rén仁
ài爱
zhī之
xīn心
zú足
yǐ以
wàn万
gǔ古
liú流
fāng芳
。
His benevolent heart is enough to be remembered with honor for eternity.
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Shī诗
rén人
xī希
wàng望
tōng通
guò过
zì自
jǐ己
de的
zuò作
pǐn品
liú流
fāng芳
hòu后
shì世
。
The poet hopes to leave a good name for posterity through his works.