English–Chinese
“seek fame and praise” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingū míng diào yù
Example
他为了吸引注意，不惜沽名钓誉。tā wèi le xī yǐn zhù yì bù xī gū míng diào yù
To attract attention, he does not hesitate to seek fame and praise.
How to say “seek fame and praise” in Chinese
“Seek fame and praise” in Chinese is 沽名钓誉 (gū míng diào yù).
Treats public attention like a hook: showy conduct pulls approval toward an inflated public image.
Example sentences with 沽名钓誉
那些沽名钓誉者经常夸大自己的成就以吸引粉丝。nà xiē gū míng diào yù zhě jīng cháng kuā dà zì jǐ de chéng jiù yǐ xī yǐn fěn sī
Those who seek fame and praise often exaggerate their achievements to attract followers.
Tips for using 沽名钓誉
- This idiom is usually a criticism rather than a compliment, so it can sound harsh when applied jokingly to a small act of showing off.