名誉

• 拼音: míng yù
• 汉字拆解: 名 = 夕 (evening) + 口 (mouth) — calling names in the dark; 誉 = 兴 (prosper) + 言 (words)

含义

Reputation; honor; fame; honorary. The esteem in which one is held by others.

Refers to the regard or respect a person, organization, or thing receives from others based on past actions or qualities. Also used as a modifier meaning 'honorary' in titles. Closely related to social standing and public perception.

例句

1. 他为了保护公司的名誉，选择独自承担所有责任。
2. 她是这所大学的名誉教授，每年都会回来做几次讲座。
3. 散布谣言损害他人名誉是违法的行为。

用法指南

语境: professional, legal, academic

语气: formal

正确说法

• 他很在乎自己的名誉。(He cares a lot about his reputation.)
• 她获得了名誉博士学位。(She received an honorary doctorate.)

错误说法

• 这个东西的名誉很好。(For products, use 口碑 or 声誉 — 名誉 is mainly for people)

起源与历史

Compound of 名 (name, fame) and 誉 (praise, honor). Together they mean the praise or honor associated with one's name, hence reputation.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal