名誉

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他十分珍惜自己的名誉。▶ —
   He greatly cherishes his reputation.
2. 诽谤损害了他的名誉。▶ —
   The slander damaged his good name.

Collocations

Mnemonic

名 míng "name" + 誉 yù "to praise, honor": the good repute attached to one’s name, i.e. reputation, honor, good name. Same as the Korean word myeong-ye (名譽). The good name and reputation a person or group earns in society (维护名誉 to protect one’s reputation, 名誉受损 reputation damaged, 名誉权 the right to reputation). Close to 荣誉 (honor won by achievement), but 名誉 focuses on a good name to be protected (and legally protected). 名 means "name" (名字, 名声); 誉 means "to praise, honor" (荣誉, 赞誉).

Related

Quick check

1. What is the focus of 名誉 versus 荣誉?

   • a good name to be protected (legally too)
   • honor or an award won by achievement
   • physical strength
   • wealth