榮 (róng) - Glory, honor, prosperity & flourishing, thriving

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榕儒

榮 · róng

Glory, honor, prosperity;

flourishing, thriving;

to be proud of;

surname Rong.

Glory, honor, prosperityflourishing, thrivingto be proud of

Usage highlights

Glory and honorTo feel proudFlourishing businessHonorable dischargeGlory and wealthTo win honor

Synonyms

  • 耀— to shine, to dazzle (similar sense of brilliance and honor)
  • 光— light, glory (sharing the concept of brightness and honor)
  • 华— magnificent, splendid (often paired with 荣)

Antonyms

  • 辱— disgrace, humiliation
  • 耻— shame, disgrace
  • 枯— withered, dried up (opposite of flourishing)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He brought honor to his family (光宗耀祖).
  • The business is thriving (生意兴荣).
  • She felt proud of her achievement (感到荣耀).
  • This is a glorious moment (光荣的时刻).

Collocations

  • Glory and honor(荣耀)
  • To feel proud(荣幸)
  • Flourishing business(繁荣)
  • Honorable discharge(荣退)
  • Glory and wealth(荣华)
  • To win honor(荣获)

Idioms

  • Glory and wealth(荣华富贵)
  • Honor and disgrace(荣辱与共)
  • Return home in glory(衣锦荣归)
  • Prosperous and flourishing(繁荣昌盛)
  • Share honor and disgrace(荣辱共享)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with success, prosperity, and social recognition in Confucian values.
  • Often used in names to express parents' hope for their child's future success and honor.
  • The character appears in many historical texts praising virtuous officials and successful scholars.

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