声望 (shēng wàng) — prestige; reputation (in society)
Definition
声望 is 'prestige' — the high standing someone or something earns through achievement, more formal and weightier than 名气 (everyday fame). Closer to 威望 than to 名声 (which can be neutral or negative).
noun
prestigereputation (in society)
Examples
- 声望。Zhè wèi kē xué jiā zài guó jì shàng xiǎng yǒu hěn gāo de shēng wàng.This scientist enjoys high prestige internationally.
- 声望。Xué xiào de shēng wàng yào kào quán tǐ shī shēng gòng tóng wéi hù.The school's reputation depends on all teachers and students working together to uphold it.
- 声望。Zhè jiā bǎi nián lǎo diàn de shēng wàng lái zì tā de chéng xìn jīng yíng.This century-old shop's prestige comes from its honest business practices.
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