Chinese word

声誉

Pronunciation

Pinyinshēng yù

Meaning

  • nounreputation

Example

这家店的声誉很差。zhè jiā diàn de shēng yù hěn chà

This store has a very bad reputation.

Illustration for 声誉 (reputation)

More examples

多年诚信经营让这位作者在读者中赢得了很好的声誉。duō nián chéng xìn jīng yíng ràng zhè wèi zuò zhě zài dú zhě zhōng yíng dé le hěn hǎo de shēng yù

Years of honest work earned this author a very good reputation among readers.

Core concept

A public standing that accumulates as many voices shape how a person or thing is regarded.

Common phrases

  • 建立声誉jiàn lì shēng yù

    build a reputation

  • 有损声誉yóu sǔn shēng yù

    damage reputation

  • 赢得声誉yíng dé shēng yù

    earn a reputation

Similar words

名声míng shēng: A high level of public recognition that comes from being widely known.
名誉míng yù: A proud state of being honored and highly respected by society.
声望shēng wàng: The respect and influence held by someone or something recognized by many people.
威望wēi wàng: Strong respect and trust given because of authority or a record of success.

Definition in Chinese

由他人的言论或社会认知长期形成的对个人或事物的整体评价与信誉。yóu tā rén de yán lùn huò shè huì rèn zhī cháng qī xíng chéng de duì gè rén huò shì wù de zhéng tǐ píng jià yǔ xìn yù

Word origin

声 (shēng, "voice") + 誉 (yù, "honor") combines public talk with esteem to express a lasting social standing.

Usage tips

  • The word can describe a poor standing as well as a good one, which makes it useful when discussing criticism, complaints, or past failures rather than only praise.

Other meanings

  • famenoun
  • prestigenoun

Opposites

  • 恶名è mínginfamynoun

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