钓誉沽名 — “To seek fame and reputation by improper or dishonest means”
钓誉沽名 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to seek fame and reputation by improper or dishonest means”. To curry favor for personal glory. Literally, “Fish for reputation and sell fame”.
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钓誉沽名 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他总是喜欢在公开场合发表一些哗众取宠的言论，不过是想钓誉沽名罢了。
He always likes to make some sensational remarks in public, merely trying to fish for fame and reputation.
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What does 钓誉沽名 mean?
钓誉沽名 (diào yù gū míng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to seek fame and reputation by improper or dishonest means”.
How do you pronounce 钓誉沽名?
钓誉沽名 is pronounced diào yù gū míng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 钓誉沽名 literally mean?
Literally, 钓誉沽名 means “Fish for reputation and sell fame”. It is used to mean “to seek fame and reputation by improper or dishonest means”.
What is the Chinese definition of 钓誉沽名?
指用某种不正当的手段捞取名誉。同“钓名沽誉”。