commend; praise; be renowned
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
to commend; to praise publicly; to honor
literaryLiterary register. Used in formal written contexts to express public recognition of merit or virtue.
Cháo朝
tíng廷
xiǎn显
yáng扬
gōng功
chén臣
，
yǐ以
shì示
bāo褒
jiǎng奖
。
The imperial court honored the meritorious officials to show commendation.
Tā他
de的
gōng功
jī绩
bèi被
xiǎn显
yáng扬
yú于
shì世
，
wéi为
hòu后
rén人
suǒ所
jìng敬
yǎng仰
。
His achievements were praised throughout the world and admired by later generations.
verb
to be renowned; to be celebrated for one's reputation
literaryLiterary register. Often used with the preposition '于' to indicate the scope of fame (e.g., 于天下, 于世).
Zhè这
wèi位
xué学
zhě者
xiǎn显
yáng扬
yú于
hǎi海
nèi内
wài外
，
xiǎng享
yǒu有
chóng崇
gāo高
de的
wēi威
wàng望
。
This scholar is renowned both at home and abroad, enjoying high prestige.
Qí其
míng名
shēng声
xiǎn显
yáng扬
yú于
dāng当
shì世
，
chéng成
wéi为
yī一
dài代
zōng宗
shī师
。
His reputation was celebrated in his time, making him a master of his generation.