noun HSK 5
Traditional 惡名
bad reputation · notoriety · infamy
Meaning
恶名 refers to a negative reputation or fame for bad deeds. It describes being known widely for negative reasons, such as immoral behavior, scandals, or wrongdoing. The word carries a strong negative connotation and implies lasting damage to one's reputation.
Usage
恶名 is used in formal and written contexts more than casual speech. It often appears in phrases like 恶名昭著 (notorious, infamous) or 恶名远扬 (infamy spreads far and wide). It's typically used to describe people, organizations, or places known for negative qualities.
Examples
- 01那家公司因为产品质量问题而恶名昭著。.That company is notorious for its product quality problems.
- 02他不想因为这件事背负恶名。.He doesn't want to bear a bad reputation because of this matter.
Characters
Common collocations
- 恶名昭著notorious, infamous
- 恶名远扬infamy spreads far and wide
- 背负恶名to bear a bad reputation
- 留下恶名to leave behind a bad reputation
Antonyms
Origin
The compound literally means 'evil name' or 'bad name,' directly combining the character for evil/bad (恶) with the character for name/reputation (名) to convey the concept of a negative reputation.