诽誉在俗 — “Slander and praise depend on customs”
诽誉在俗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Reputation, whether good or bad, is largely influenced by prevailing customs and societal norms; it implies that customs and habits play a significant role in shaping public opinion and judgment”. Literally, “Slander and praise depend on customs”.
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What does 诽誉在俗 mean?
诽誉在俗 (fěi yù zài sú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Reputation, whether good or bad, is largely influenced by prevailing customs and societal norms; it implies that customs and habits play a significant role in shaping public opinion and judgment”.
How do you pronounce 诽誉在俗?
诽誉在俗 is pronounced fěi yù zài sú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 诽誉在俗 literally mean?
Literally, 诽誉在俗 means “Slander and praise depend on customs”. It is used to mean “Reputation, whether good or bad, is largely influenced by prevailing customs and societal norms; it implies that customs and habits play a significant role in shaping public opinion and judgment”.
What is the Chinese definition of 诽誉在俗?
诽：指诽谤；誉：赞扬；俗：风气、习惯。诽谤或赞扬在于当时的风习。后来引申指风气、习惯的作用非常大。