名气

míng qì

HSK 6

Meaning

reputation; fame

Definition

名声和知名度；指某人在社会上或某个领域中被广泛认知的程度。

Reputation and popularity; the degree to which someone is widely known in society or a certain field.

Usage

通常用来形容一个人、一个地方或一个事物被公众熟知和认可的程度，多带褒义，但也可中性使用。

Often used to describe the extent to which a person, place, or thing is well-known and recognized by the public, usually with positive connotation, but can also be neutral.

Examples

1 他在学术界名气很大，经常被邀请去演讲。(He has a great reputation in the academic world and is often invited to give lectures.)
2 这家店名气不小，很多人专门来买它的点心。(This shop is quite famous; many people come specifically to buy its pastries.)
3 名气大的人往往也要承受更多压力。(People with great fame often have to bear more pressure.)
4 虽然这个演员名气不大，但演技非常出色。(Although this actor is not very famous, his acting is excellent.)
5 这个景点因为名气太大，节假日总是人山人海。(This scenic spot is so famous that it is always crowded during holidays.)

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