显赫 xiǎnhè illustrious
illustrious; celebrated
How to remember 显赫: 显 clear + 赫 bright = illustrious.
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How it is used
- 'Illustrious, eminent' - of power, fame, or family standing - 显赫的家世 (xiǎnhè de jiāshì) an illustrious lineage.
- Collocates with 声名 (fame), 地位 (status), 家族 (clan); marks conspicuous prominence and prestige.
- Fairly literary; reserved for high status, not everyday achievement.