青史留名 — “To make a name for oneself in history”
青史留名 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a name for oneself in history”. To go down in history for one's achievements or contributions; to be remembered for good deeds. Literally, “leave one's name in historical records”.
青史留名 Pronunciation and Pinyin
青史留名 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 青史留名
What does 青史留名 mean?
青史留名 (qīng shǐ liú míng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a name for oneself in history”.
How do you pronounce 青史留名?
青史留名 is pronounced qīng shǐ liú míng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 青史留名 literally mean?
Literally, 青史留名 means “leave one's name in historical records”. It is used to mean “to make a name for oneself in history”.
What is the Chinese definition of 青史留名?
青史：史书。在历史上留下好名声。