譽 (yù) - Reputation, fame, praise, honor & to praise, to commend

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喻悦

譽 · yù

Reputation, fame, praise, honor;

to praise, to commend;

also used in names to convey prestige and good reputation.

Reputation, fame, praise, honorto praise, to commendalso used in names to convey prestige and

Usage highlights

ReputationHonor, gloryPraise, commendationFame and reputationGood reputationTo praise, to extol

Synonyms

  • 名— name, fame, reputation
  • 声— sound, voice, reputation
  • 荣— glory, honor

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a good reputation (声誉).
  • The company received praise (赞誉) for its innovation.
  • She won honors (荣誉) for her academic achievements.
  • This is a prestigious award (誉奖).

Collocations

  • Reputation(声誉)
  • Honor, glory(荣誉)
  • Praise, commendation(赞誉)
  • Fame and reputation(名誉)
  • Good reputation(美誉)
  • To praise, to extol(称誉)

Idioms

  • Fame and fortune(名誉利禄)
  • To seek fame and praise(沽名钓誉)
  • To praise excessively(过誉)
  • To be praised by everyone(交口称誉)
  • To have a good reputation(享有盛誉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, reputation and honor are highly valued, and maintaining a good name is important for individuals and families.
  • The character is often used in names to express the wish for the person to be respected and have a good reputation.
  • Historically associated with scholarly achievement and moral integrity in Confucian tradition.

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