Definition
信誉 (xìnyù) emphasizes trustworthiness and credibility, especially in business or formal contexts. It is narrower than 名声 (míngshēng 'general reputation') and more concrete than 声誉 (shēngyù 'reputation, renown'); 信用 (xìnyòng) refers specifically to creditworthiness or financial trust. Use 信誉 when the focus is on being reliable and keeping promises.
noun
reputation (especially trustworthiness and credibility in business or formal contexts)
Examples
- 信誉。Zhè jiā gōngsī jiànlì liánghǎo de xìn yù xūyào hěnduō nián.It takes many years for this company to build a good reputation.
- 信誉，。Tā zài shāngjiè de xìn yù hěn gāo, dàjiā dōu xìnrèn tā.His reputation in the business world is very high; everyone trusts him.
- 信誉，。xìn yù yídàn shòusǔn, jiù hěn nán huīfù.Once reputation is damaged, it is very hard to restore.
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