Meaning
誉 refers to one's reputation, honor, or public esteem. As a verb, it means to praise or commend someone. This character appears frequently in formal contexts and literary Chinese, often relating to a person's standing in society or their good name.
Usage
誉 is primarily used in formal, written Chinese and appears in compounds rather than standing alone in casual speech. Common in contexts discussing someone's reputation, honor, or public image. Native speakers typically use it in phrases like 名誉 (reputation), 荣誉 (honor/glory), or 声誉 (prestige).
Examples
- 01这位科学家在国际上享有盛誉。.This scientist enjoys great fame internationally.
- 02我们要维护学校的荣誉。.We must uphold the honor of our school.
Common collocations
- 享有盛誉to enjoy great fame/reputation
- 名誉权right to reputation
- 损害名誉to damage one's reputation
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 譽 contains the speech radical 言 (words/speech) and components suggesting lifting up or elevating, reflecting the idea of speaking well of someone or raising their reputation through words.