栄 (róng) - Glory, honor, splendor & to flourish, prosper

栄Tone 2

róng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 木

仁荣

栄 · róng

Glory, honor, splendor;

to flourish, prosper;

used in names to convey brilliance and success.

Glory, honor, splendorto flourish, prosperused in names to convey brilliance and success.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 光— light, brightness
  • 誉— honor, reputation
  • 華— splendor, flower

Antonyms

  • 辱— disgrace, shame
  • 衰— decline, decay
  • 枯— wither, fade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He brought glory to his family (光栄).
  • The prosperous era (栄える時代).
  • A glorious achievement (栄誉ある業績).
  • Flourishing business (栄える商売).

Collocations

  • Glory(光栄)
  • Honor(栄誉)
  • Prosperity(繁栄)
  • Flourish(栄える)
  • Splendor(華栄)
  • Pride and glory(誇りと栄光)

Idioms

  • Glory and prosperity(栄華富貴)
  • Rise and fall, glory and ruin(盛衰栄枯)
  • To bring honor to one's ancestors(栄耀栄華)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with success, honor, and prosperity in Chinese and Japanese cultures.
  • Used in names to express wishes for a brilliant and successful life.
  • Commonly appears in historical contexts denoting aristocratic or scholarly achievement.

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