Definition
引以为荣 is a fixed expression (chengyu) meaning 'to take as a great honor' or 'to regard as very honorable'. It is often used in formal or written contexts to express pride in an achievement, relationship, or association. The full pinyin is yǐn yǐ wéi róng, though the source input gives yǐn yǐ wéi as the headword pinyin.
f.e.
to take as a great honorto deem it an honor
Examples
- 引以为荣。Tā wèi zìjǐ néng cānjiā zhè cì bǐsài ér yǐn yǐ wéi.He takes it as a great honor to be able to participate in this competition.
- 引以为荣。Wǒmen yǐ zhèyàng de yōuxiù chuántǒng wéi yǐn yǐ wéi.We deem it an honor to have such excellent traditions.
- 引以为荣，。Tā yǐn yǐ wéi de bù jǐn jǐn shì zìjǐ de chéngjiù, hái yǒu tuánduì de fùchū.What he takes as a great honor is not only his own achievements, but also the team's efforts.
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