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    Expressing 'reputation' or 'honor' with 名誉 (míngyù)

    Description & Modification
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Subject + 的 + 名誉

    Explanation

    名誉 (míngyù) means 'reputation,' 'honor,' or 'good name.' It refers to the public perception or esteem someone holds. It is often used in formal contexts, such as 名誉损失 (damage to one's reputation).

    Examples

    • 这件事对他的名誉造成了很大的影响。

      Zhè jiàn shì duì tā de míngyù zàochéng le hěn dà de yǐngxiǎng.

      This incident caused great damage to his reputation.

    • 她非常看重自己的名誉。

      Tā fēicháng kànzhòng zìjǐ de míngyù.

      She values her reputation very much.

    • 公司正在想办法恢复品牌的名誉。

      Gōngsī zhèngzài xiǎng bànfǎ huīfù pǐnpái de míngyù.

      The company is trying to find ways to restore the brand's reputation.

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