名气 (míng qi) — reputation, fame

Definition

Everyday word for 'reputation/fame,' usually about how well-known someone or something is. 名声 and 名誉 are more formal and stress moral standing, not just popularity.

noun
reputationfame

Examples

  • 名气
    Zhè wèi yǎn yuán de míng qi hěn dà.
    This actor has a great reputation.
  • 名气
    Nà jiā gōng sī de míng qi bú tài hǎo.
    That company's reputation is not very good.
  • Tā zài dà xué lǐ hěn yǒu míng qi.
    He has a good reputation at the university.

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