声誉 (shēng yù) — reputation

Definition

声誉 emphasizes the standing a person or organization has earned over time, often through achievement or conduct. It is broader and more formal than 名气 (popular fame), and broader than 名誉, which usually pairs with honor or formal titles.

noun
reputation

Examples

  • 声誉
    Tā zài xué shù jiè xiǎng yǒu hěn gāo de shēng yù.
    He enjoys a high reputation in the academic world.
  • 声誉
    Zhè cì shì jiàn yán zhòng sǔn hài le gōng sī de shēng yù.
    This incident severely damaged the company's reputation.
  • 声誉
    Jiàn lì liáng hǎo de shēng yù xū yào nài xīn hé chéng xìn.
    Building a good reputation requires patience and honesty.

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