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Jyutping gung1 ming4
Pinyin gōng míng

Definitions (CC-CEDICT)
  1. scholarly honor (in imperial exams)
  2. rank
  3. achievement
  4. fame
  5. glory
Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
  1. 名詞
    古時​科舉​所得​嘅​官​職​地位​同名​聲
    (in ancient China) rank and fame achieved in imperial examinations; scholarly honour in imperial examinations
    • 功名利祿
      功名利禄
      gung1 ming4 lei6 luk6
      rank, fame and fortune
    • 考取功名
      考取功名
      haau2 ceoi2 gung1 ming4
      to gain rank and fame in the imperial examination
Definitions (Wiktionary)
  1. noun
    accomplishment and fame; achievements and reputation
  2. noun, archaic
    social status of a scholar or official
Definitions (Kaifangcidian)
  1. (沒有對應漢語詞彙)
Examples (粵典–words.hk)
  1. Cantonese
    功名利禄
    功名利祿
    gung1 ming4 lei6 luk6
    • rank, fame and fortune
  2. Cantonese
    考取功名
    考取功名
    haau2 ceoi2 gung1 ming4
    • to gain rank and fame in the imperial examination