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名誉

Word · Noun · AdjectiveTraditional譽

reputation; fame; honorary

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

reputation; fame; honor

formal

Refers to the general opinion people have about a person or thing based on their character or achievements.

Tā他
shì是
gè个
ài爱
xī惜
míng名
yù誉
de的
rén人
 。

He is a person who cherishes his reputation.

Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
yǒu有
zhe着
liáng良
hǎo好
de的
shēng声
yù誉
 。

This company has a good reputation.

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Tā他
de的
míng名
yù誉
shòu受
dào到
le了
sǔn损
hài害
 。

His reputation was damaged.

2.

adjective

honorary; nominal; in name only

formal

Used as an attributive adjective (属性词) to describe a title or position given as an honor, without the actual duties or responsibilities.

Tā他
shì是
wǒ我
men们
xié协
huì会
de的
míng名
yù誉
zhǔ主
xí席
 。

He is the honorary chairman of our association.

Tā她
bèi被
shòu授
yǔ予
míng名
yù誉
bó博
shì士
xué学
wèi位
 。

She was awarded an honorary doctorate.

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Tā他
zhǐ只
shì是
gè个
míng名
yù誉
huì会
yuán员
 ，
bù不
cān参
yù与
jù具
tǐ体
shì事
wù务
 。

He is just an honorary member and does not participate in specific affairs.