illustrious and honorable
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
illustrious and honorable; distinguished and glorious
literaryLiterary term used to describe individuals of high social status, prestige, and honor.
Tā他
chū出
shēn身
xiǎn显
róng荣
，
què却
cóng从
bù不
zhāng张
yáng扬
。
He comes from an illustrious background, yet never shows off.
Xiǎn显
róng荣
yī一
shí时
，
zhōng终
nán难
cháng长
jiǔ久
。
Glory for a moment is ultimately hard to sustain.
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Tā他
suī虽
jū居
xiǎn显
róng荣
zhī之
wèi位
，
dàn但
wéi为
rén人
qiān谦
hé和
。
Although he holds a position of high honor, he is modest and amiable.