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名誉
míngyù
Description
名誉是指一个人的好名声和别人对他的尊重。
"名誉" refers to a person's good reputation and the respect others have for them.
如果有人说了假话伤害你的名誉，你可以生气。
If someone lies and harms your "名誉", you can get angry.
Meanings
名誉míngyù
reputation; good name; honor
他很在乎自己的名誉。
He cares a lot about his reputation.
名誉míngyù
honorary (given as an honor, not for actual duties)
他是我们学校的名誉校长。
He is the honorary principal of our school.
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Notes
- Etymology
名 (name) + 誉 (praise, fame), literally one's name and reputation.
- Nuance
名誉 stresses social reputation; 荣誉 stresses honor earned through achievement.
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