誉 (yù) - Reputation, fame, praise — to praise or commend & good name or renown

誉Tone 4

yù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

誉 · yù

Reputation, fame, praise — to praise or commend;

good name or renown;

to be well-regarded.

Reputation, fame, praise — to praise or commendgood name or renownto be well-regarded.

Usage highlights

ReputationHonorFameTo praiseGood nameTo win praise

Synonyms

  • 名— name, fame, reputation
  • 声— sound, voice, reputation
  • 望— prestige, reputation

Antonyms

  • 毁— to destroy, to slander, to ruin reputation
  • 谤— to slander, to defame
  • 辱— disgrace, dishonor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He enjoys a good reputation (声誉好).
  • The teacher praised the student (老师赞誉学生).
  • This product has earned high praise (这个产品获得盛誉).
  • They are competing for honor (他们在争夺荣誉).

Collocations

  • Reputation(声誉)
  • Honor(荣誉)
  • Fame(名誉)
  • To praise(赞誉)
  • Good name(美誉)
  • To win praise(赢得赞誉)

Idioms

  • Fame matches reality(名实相誉)
  • To seek fame and praise(沽名钓誉)
  • Praise comes from the heart(交口称誉)
  • To be greedy for fame and praise(贪名图誉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, a good reputation (誉) is highly valued and seen as a reflection of moral character and social standing.
  • The concept is closely tied to Confucian values of maintaining face and social harmony through virtuous conduct.
  • Historical figures often sought to build a lasting reputation through scholarly achievements or moral integrity.

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