毁誉参半

毀譽參半

huǐyù-cānbàn

idiom #61,329

Meanings

1 to receive mixed reviews
2 praise and criticism in equal measure

Characters

slander, defame

Examples

HSK 5

他的改革方案毁誉参半。

Tā de gǎigé fāng'àn huǐyù-cānbàn.

His reform proposal drew praise and criticism in equal measure.

HSK 7-9

这部电影上映后毁誉参半。

Zhè bù diànyǐng shàngyìng hòu huǐyù-cānbàn.

The film got mixed reviews after its release.

Tips

memory

毁 = slander, 誉 = praise, 参半 = half-and-half. Literally 'slander and praise each take half.'

Stroke Order

毁 huǐ

誉 yù

参 cān

半 bàn