eminent; prestigious; high-ranking
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
eminent and prestigious; holding high rank and enjoying great reputation
formalTypically used to describe officials or individuals who have achieved high social status and fame, especially in government or official circles. Often carries a formal or literary tone.
Tā他
chū出
shēn身
xiǎn显
dá达
zhī之
jiā家
，
què却
cóng从
bù不
zhāng张
yáng扬
。
He comes from an eminent family, yet he never shows off.
Jīng经
guò过
duō多
nián年
de的
nǔ努
lì力
，
tā他
zhōng终
yú于
zài在
guān官
chǎng场
shàng上
xiǎn显
dá达
qǐ起
lái来
。
After many years of hard work, he finally rose to prominence in official circles.
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Nà那
wèi位
xiǎn显
dá达
de的
lǎo老
jiāng将
jūn军
shēn深
shòu受
bǎi百
xìng姓
ài爱
dài戴
。
That distinguished old general was deeply loved by the people.
Tā他
suī虽
xiǎn显
dá达
，
què却
bù不
gǎi改
qí其
zhì志
。
Though he achieved eminence, he did not change his aspirations.