Chinese word

荣誉

Pronunciation

Pinyinróng yù

Meaning

  • nounhonor

Example

能参加这个比赛是一种荣誉。néng cān jiā zhè ge bǐ sài shì yì zhǒng róng yù

Being able to participate in this competition is an honor.

Illustration for 荣誉 (honor)

More examples

她因抗疫被授予荣誉称号。tā yīn kàng yì bèi shòu yǔ róng yù chēng hào

She was awarded an honorary title for fighting the epidemic.

Core concept

Public respect attached to an achievement, contribution, or recognized title.

Common phrases

  • 被授予荣誉bèi shòu yǔ róng yù

    be awarded an honor

  • 荣誉会员róng yù huì yuán

    honorary member

  • 荣誉博士róng yù bó shì

    honorary doctorate

Similar words

名誉míng yù: A good reputation earned through the favorable opinions of society or other people.
光荣guāng róng: Public glory and pride resulting from an achievement or worthy action.
荣耀róng yào: Glory and prestige that inspire admiration and respect.
声誉shēng yù: A good social reputation built and spread through public awareness.

Definition in Chinese

表示因成绩、贡献或受称赞而获得的社会性尊荣，常与奖项、表彰、称号等搭配使用。biǎo shì yīn chéng jì gòng xiàn huò shòu chēng zàn ér huò dé de shè huì xìng zūn róng cháng yǔ jiǎng xiàng biǎo zhāng chēng hào děng dā pèi shǐ yòng

Word origin

荣 (róng, "glory") + 誉 (yù, "praise or reputation") combines the ideas of shining distinction and public praise.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this noun usually belongs to formal public language such as award announcements, biographies, and official speeches.

Opposites

Related words

  • 荣誉会员róng yù huì yuánhonorary membernoun
  • 荣誉博士róng yù bó shìhonorary doctoratenoun
  • 荣誉证书róng yù zhèng shūcertificate of meritnoun

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