Definition
名声 (míng shēng) is the neutral, general word for 'reputation' — it can be good or bad, and applies to people, companies, etc. It is broader than 名气 (míng qi, 'fame/popularity'), less formal than 声誉 (shēng yù, often for institutions), and distinct from 信誉 (xìn yù, 'credibility'), 声望 (shēng wàng, 'prestige'), and 威信 (wēi xìn, 'moral authority').
noun
reputation
Easily confused
- 名胜míng shèngsound-alikefamous scenic spot or historical site
Examples
- 名声。Tā shì yí wèi yǒu liánghǎo míng shēng de yīshēng.He is a doctor with a good reputation.
- 名声。Zhè jiā gōngsī yīnwèi chǎnpǐn zhìliàng chà ér huài le míng shēng.This company ruined its reputation because of poor product quality.
- 名声，。Wǒ bú zàihu biérén de míng shēng rúhé, wǒ zhǐ kàn shìshí.I don't care about others' reputation; I only look at the facts.
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