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“prominent” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiǎn hè

Example

显赫的家族很受人尊敬。xiǎn hè de jiā zú hěn shòu rén zūn jìng

A prominent family is widely respected.

Illustration for 显赫 (prominent)

How to say “prominent” in Chinese

“Prominent” in Chinese is 显赫 (xiǎn hè).

A person, family, or institution rises above others in public standing, reputation, or power and attracts respect or awe.

Full entry for 显赫: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 显赫

那位企业家的贡献使他在行业内拥有显赫地位。nà wèi qǐ yè jiā de gòng xiàn shǐ tā zài háng yè nèi yōng yǒu xiǎn hè dì wèi

The entrepreneur's contributions gave him a prominent position in the industry.

Tips for using 显赫

  • In everyday conversation, this adjective sounds formal and grand, so it fits biographies, news, and descriptions of powerful families better than casual chat.

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