Definition
名垂青史 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning one's name will be recorded in the annals of history with honor. The literal breakdown is 'name hangs in green history' (青史 refers to historical records written on bamboo strips). You use this to describe people whose achievements are so significant that they will be remembered favorably for generations. It is a formal, often praising expression, common in historical narratives and tributes.
f.e.
to have one's name go down in history with honorto be remembered for positive contributions
Examples
- ，名垂青史。Zhè wèi kēxuéjiā wèi rénlèi zuòchūle jùdà gòngxiàn, bìjiāng míng chuí qīng shǐ.This scientist made tremendous contributions to humanity and will surely go down honored in history.
- ，名垂青史。Zhǐyǒu nàxiē zhēnzhèng wèi rénmín fúwù de rén, cáinéng míng chuí qīng shǐ.Only those who truly serve the people can have their names recorded in history with honor.
- ，名垂青史。Tā de yīngyǒng shìjì yǐjīng zǎirù shǐcè, míng chuí qīng shǐ.His heroic deeds have been recorded in the historical annals, and his name will go down in history.
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