盛名

shèngmíng

noun #20,752

Meanings

1 great fame
2 distinguished reputation
3 illustrious name

Characters

prosperous, grand, flourishing

name, fame, reputation

Examples

HSK 6

盛名之下，其实难副。

Shèngmíng zhīxià, qíshí nán fù.

A great reputation is hard to live up to.

HSK 7-9

他凭借精湛的技艺赢得了盛名。

Tā píngjiè jīngzhàn de jìyì yíngdé le shèngmíng.

He earned great fame through his exquisite skill.

Tips

usage

The phrase 盛名之下，其实难副 is a classical saying meaning 'it is hard to live up to a great reputation.' 盛名 often collocates with 享有 (to enjoy) or 赢得 (to earn).

Stroke Order

盛 shèng

名 míng