名流 (míng liú) — celebrities, distinguished personages
Definition
Refers to distinguished, high-status public figures in a society — more formal and prestigious than just 'famous people,' emphasizing social standing and influence. Often collocates with 各界 ('from all walks of life') and uses the measure word 位.
noun
celebritiesdistinguished personages
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 名流，。Tā shì dāng dì yǒu míng de míng liú, jīng cháng cān jiā gōng yì huó dòng.He is a well-known celebrity in the local area and often participates in charity events.
- 名流。Zhè chǎng wǎn yàn yāo qǐng le gè jiè míng liú cān jiā.This evening banquet invited celebrities from all walks of life.
- 名流。Tā de péng you quān lǐ yǒu hěn duō lái zì wén yì jiè de míng liú.His social circle includes many celebrities from the literary and art circles.
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