芳名 (fāng míng) — polite term for a young woman's name; good reputation, fame (formal, figurative); your name (formal, used when addressing a woman politely)
Definition
Honorific term used when politely asking or referring to a woman's name — literary, not used in daily speech. The literal meaning of 芳 ('fragrant') adds a flattering, respectful tone.
noun
polite term for a young woman's namegood reputationfame (formal, figurative)your name (formal, used when addressing a woman politely)
Examples
- 芳名？Qǐng wèn zhè wèi nǚ shì de fāng míng zěn me chēng hu?May I ask how to address this lady's (fragrant) name?
- 芳名。Tā yīn cí shàn shì yè ér chuán sòng fāng míng.She is widely praised for her good reputation through charitable work.
- 芳名，。Jiǔ yǎng fāng míng, jīn rì yí jiàn guǒ rán qì dù bù fán.I have long admired your name; now meeting you, I see you are truly distinguished.
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