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Definition
Prestige and trustworthiness; authority and public trust.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the combination of authority and credibility that commands respect from others. It is often used in professional or organizational contexts to describe a leader or an institution that has earned a reputation for being reliable and powerful. Unlike general fame, it implies a moral or professional weight that influences people's decisions.
Examples
He has worked for so many years and has great prestige in the industry.
Will this decision affect the company's prestige?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
