Definitions

(noun) reputation; fame
(verb) to praise; to commend

Etymology

Word of one's success 

About

The character "誉", derived from its traditional form "譽", structurally combines the component "言" representing speech with the element "與" positioned above it, a formation that etymologically conveys the notion of elevating through spoken commendation. This linkage to verbal praise established the character's core meaning, which over time naturally expanded to encompass not only the act of lauding but also the consequent social standing, thus embracing both the action and the resulting reputation or honor. The simplified iteration "誉" maintains the foundational "言" below while substituting the original complex top with "兴", a alteration that modifies the visual composition yet continues to represent the same conceptual field.

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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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他获得了很高的荣

tā huò dé le hěn gāo de róng yù.

He received high honor.

这家公司信很好。

zhè jiā gōng sī xìn yù hěn hǎo.

This company has good credit.

她的名受到了损害。

tā de míng yù shòu dào le sǔn hài.

Her reputation was damaged.

这本书享有盛

zhè běn shū xiǎng yǒu shèng yù.

This book enjoys great reputation.

他们以诚信赢得了赞

tā men yǐ chéng xìn yíng dé le zàn yù.

They won praise with integrity.

这项发明为他带来了国际声

zhè xiàng fā míng wèi tā dài lái le guó jì shēng yù.

This invention brought him international fame.

保护个人名权很重要。

bǎo hù gè rén míng yù quán hěn zhòng yào.

Protecting personal reputation rights is important.

他的行为有损学校声

tā de xíng wéi yǒu sǔn xué xiào shēng yù.

His behavior damages the school's reputation.