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The character "誉", denoting praise or reputation, originated from the traditional form "譽", which combines the semantic component "言" (speech) with "與" functioning as a phonetic element that also carries associations of lifting or raising. This structure etymologically suggests the act of elevating words through commendation. Over centuries, the character's meaning has encompassed both the action of praising and the resulting state of honor or renown. In its graphical development, the top portion "與" was later replaced by "兴" in the simplified form "誉", a alteration that retained the "言" base while streamlining the character's composition.
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他获得了很高的荣誉。
这家公司信誉很好。
她的名誉受到了损害。
这本书享有盛誉。
他们以诚信赢得了赞誉。
这项发明为他带来了国际声誉。
保护个人名誉权很重要。
他的行为有损学校声誉。