盛名

shèngmíng

noun #20,752

Meanings

1 great fame
2 distinguished reputation
3 illustrious name

Characters

prosperous, grand, flourishing

name, fame, reputation

Examples

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.

盛名之下，其实难副。

Shèngmíng zhī xià, qíshí nán fù.

Under great fame, it is hard to live up to reality. (A great reputation is hard to live up to.)

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