Definition
名誉 (míng yù) is a formal noun for 'reputation, fame' and also an adjective meaning 'honorary' (e.g., 名誉主席). Unlike 荣誉 (róng yù 'honor, glory'), which focuses on the honor itself, 名誉 emphasizes public perception; and unlike 名气 (míng qi 'popularity'), which is colloquial, 名誉 is used in serious contexts. 声誉 (shēng yù) is a close synonym but lacks the honorary sense.
noun
famereputationhonor
adjective
honoraryemeritus (for retired professors)
Examples
- 名誉。Tā hěn kànzhòng zìjǐ de míng yù.He values his own reputation highly.
- 名誉。Tā bèi shòuyǔ míng yù bóshì xuéwèi.He was awarded an honorary doctorate.
- 名誉。Zhè jiàn shì yánzhòng sǔnhài le tā de míng yù.This matter seriously damaged his reputation.
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