钓名要誉 — “To seek fame or reputation by improper or dishonest means”
钓名要誉 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to seek fame or reputation by improper or dishonest means”. To angle for praise or compliments through dubious methods. Literally, “Fish for fame, seek reputation”.
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What does 钓名要誉 mean?
钓名要誉 (diào míng yào yù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to seek fame or reputation by improper or dishonest means”.
How do you pronounce 钓名要誉?
钓名要誉 is pronounced diào míng yào yù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 钓名要誉 literally mean?
Literally, 钓名要誉 means “Fish for fame, seek reputation”. It is used to mean “to seek fame or reputation by improper or dishonest means”.
What is the Chinese definition of 钓名要誉?
指用某种不正当的手段捞取名誉。同“钓名沽誉”。