威名 (wēi míng) — prestige, renown | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

A formal word for a fearsome or awe-inspiring reputation — closer to 'renown' than neutral 'prestige' (名声). Often earned through strength, victory, or authority.

noun

prestigerenown

Examples

威名。
Tā de wēi míng zài xué shù jiè hěn gāo.
His prestige is very high in academic circles.
威名。
Zhè jiā gōng sī de wēi míng yuǎn zài hǎi wài.
This company's renown reaches far overseas.
威名。
Tā kào zhàn gōng yíng dé le wēi míng.
He won renown through his military achievements.

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