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树碑立传
树碑立传
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树碑立传

树碑立传 — “To erect a monument and write a biography (for someone)”

树碑立传 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to erect a monument and write a biography (for someone)”. (figuratively, often with a critical connotation) to build up one's personal prestige and enhance one's reputation; to glorify oneself. Literally, “erect a monument and write a biography”.

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树碑立传 Pronunciation and Pinyin

树碑立传 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
树		shù9tree or plant
碑		bēi13Inscribed stone tablet or monument
立		lì5stand, establish, immediately
传		zhuàn6transmit, spread, biography

Example Sentence with 树碑立传

他不应该总是想着为自己树碑立传，而应该多关注团队的整体利益。
He shouldn't always be focused on building up his own public image, but rather pay more attention to the overall interests of the team.

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Questions about 树碑立传

What does 树碑立传 mean?

树碑立传 (shù bēi lì zhuàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to erect a monument and write a biography (for someone)”.

How do you pronounce 树碑立传?

树碑立传 is pronounced shù bēi lì zhuàn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 树碑立传 literally mean?

Literally, 树碑立传 means “erect a monument and write a biography”. It is used to mean “to erect a monument and write a biography (for someone)”.

What is the Chinese definition of 树碑立传?

树：树立；传：传记。原指把某人生平事迹刻在石碑上或写成传记，使他的名声世代流传下去。现比喻树立个人威信，抬高个人声望。