显赫 (xiǎn hè) — illustrious, celebrated (of family status, achievements, reputation, etc.)
Definition
显赫 describes high social or family status, power, or prestige — typically of background or position, not personal skill. More formal and status-focused than 著名 ('well-known') and 杰出 ('outstanding').
adjective
illustriouscelebrated (of family status, achievements, reputation, etc.)
Examples
- 显赫。Tā de jiā zú bèi jǐng fēi cháng xiǎn hè.His family background is very illustrious.
- 显赫。Zhè wèi kē xué jiā de chéng jiù shí fēn xiǎn hè.This scientist's achievements are immensely celebrated.
- 显赫，。Tā chū shēn xiǎn hè, què cóng bú xuàn yào.He comes from an illustrious background but never flaunts it.
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