名誉
Traditional: 名譽
míng yù HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

他非常重视自己的名誉。
Tā fēicháng zhòngshì zìjǐ de míngyù.
He values his reputation very much.
这家公司有很好的名誉。
Zhè jiā gōngsī yǒu hěn hǎo de míngyù.
This company has a very good reputation.
谣言损害了他的名誉。
Yáoyán sǔnhài le tā de míngyù.
Rumors damaged his reputation.
名誉很重要。
Míngyù hěn zhòngyào.
Reputation is important.
他保护名誉。
Tā bǎohù míngyù.
He protects his reputation.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 名 (míng) means 'name' or 'fame,' and 誉 (yù) means 'praise' or 'honor.' Think of it as 'the fame and honor associated with your name' to remember it refers to reputation.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is formal and commonly used in both written and spoken contexts, such as legal documents, news reports, and serious discussions. It frequently appears in contexts involving reputation management, scandals, defamation, or achievements, like in business, politics, or public life.

📖 Grammar Points

名誉 is typically used as a subject or object in sentences. It can be modified by adjectives like 好 (good) or 坏 (bad), and is often paired with verbs such as 维护 (maintain), 损害 (damage), or 恢复 (restore). Example structure: Subject + 的 + 名誉 + Verb (e.g., 他的名誉受到了影响).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, maintaining good 名誉 is highly valued, as it relates to face (面子) and social harmony. Damage to one's 名誉 can have serious personal and professional consequences, reflecting the collective importance of reputation in society. It's often considered a form of social capital.

🔄 Similar Words

Similar words include 名声 (míngshēng, more neutral 'reputation' or 'fame'), 声望 (shēngwàng, 'prestige' with a positive connotation), and 荣誉 (róngyù, 'honor' or 'glory' often from awards). 名誉 emphasizes the ethical and social aspect of reputation, often tied to integrity, whereas 名声 can be good or bad, and 荣誉 is more about accolades.

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