Chinese word

显赫

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiǎn hè

Meaning

  • adjectiveprominent

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 显赫一时xiǎn hè yì shí

    famous for a time

  • 显赫地位xiǎn hè dì wèi

    prominent position

  • 显赫声望xiǎn hè shēng wàng

    high reputation

Similar words

著名zhù míng: Widely known for achievements or activities, with the name often mentioned.
有名yǒu míng: Known by many people and enjoying high name recognition.
知名zhī míng: Having a well-known reputation that has spread widely.

Definition in Chinese

地位、声誉或权势非常突出，广为人知且受人敬重或畏惧的状态。dì wèi shēng yù huò quán shì fēi cháng tū chū guǎng wéi rén zhī qiě shòu rén jìng zhòng huò wèi jù de zhuàng tài

Word origin

显赫 (xiǎnhè, "prominent") combines 显 (xiǎn, "visible") with 赫 (hè, "shining and imposing"), creating an image of status and reputation that stand out brightly.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • influentialadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 显赫一时xiǎn hè yì shíbe famous for a timeidiom

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