英名 (yīng míng) — illustrious name, fame, glory

Definition

A formal, literary word for a person's glorious or illustrious name, often left as a lasting legacy. Used in writing about heroes, generals, or national figures — not for everyday introductions.

noun

illustrious namefameglory

Examples

英名。
Tā de yīng míng jiàng yǒng yuǎn liú zài rén men xīn zhōng.
His illustrious name will forever remain in people's hearts.
英名。
Zhè wèi jiāng jūn yǐ yīng míng zǎi rù shǐ cè.
This general was recorded in history with glory.
英名。
Tā wèi guó jiā yíng dé le bù xiǔ de yīng míng.
He won immortal fame for the country.

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