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reputation

HSK 10
ほ.まれ、ほ.める
Phonosemantic compound. 言 represents the meaning and 與 represents the sound.
Components
Traditional (譽)
say+ offer =
reputation
Meaning component
yán say
words, speech
Phonetic component
offer
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Simplified (誉)
thrive+ say =
fame
Meaning component
xìng thrive
thrive, prosper, flourish
Meaning component
yán say
words, speech
Notes
Historical Evolution
Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
Seal
Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
Seal
Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
Seal
Shuowen (~100 AD)
Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
Clerical
Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
Clerical
Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
Clerical
Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
Regular
Modern
Chinese
/ [yù]
to praise; to acclaim; reputation
Example Sentences
Japanese Names
たかしげ
Takashige unclassified name