universally praised; win high praise from everyone
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1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to win universal praise; to be praised by everyone; to enjoy a high reputation
literaryOriginally referring to the praise for people's merits carved on steles, now widely used to describe anything that receives universal acclaim. Can be used as predicate, attributive, or complement.
Zhè这
wèi位
yī医
shēng生
yī医
shù术
gāo高
míng明
，
yǒu有
kǒu口
jiē皆
bēi碑
。
This doctor is highly skilled and enjoys a great reputation.
Zhè这
jiā家
cān餐
tīng厅
de的
fú服
wù务
yǒu有
kǒu口
jiē皆
bēi碑
，
shēng生
yì意
tè特
bié别
hǎo好
。
The service at this restaurant is universally praised, so business is especially good.
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Tā他
de的
lián廉
jié洁
fèng奉
gōng公
zài在
dāng当
dì地
yǒu有
kǒu口
jiē皆
bēi碑
。
His integrity and dedication to public duty are praised by everyone locally.