English–Chinese
“fame and fortune” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmíng lì
Example
不要为了名利伤害别人。bú yào wèi le míng lì shāng hài bié rén
Don't hurt others for fame and fortune.
How to say “fame and fortune” in Chinese
“Fame and fortune” in Chinese is 名利 (míng lì).
Wanting public recognition and tangible advantage as part of the same ambition.
Example sentences with 名利
她选择远离名利，过简单的生活。tā xuǎn zé yuǎn lí míng lì guò jiǎn dān de shēng huó
She chose to stay away from fame and fortune and live a simple life.
Tips for using 名利
- In everyday Chinese, this noun often appears when a speaker questions someone's motives, so it sounds more critical than a neutral mention of success or achievement.