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No. 14,195 in Korean

명예욕

Desire for honor or fame.

In a sentence

  • 그의 명예욕은 성취를 위한 강력한 원동력이었다.

    His desire for honor was a powerful driving force for achievement.

    In this sentence, '명예욕' (desire for honor) represents an internal motivation or powerful aspiration that drives actions and efforts for achieving success.

  • 명예욕이 과해지면 비윤리적인 행동을 초래할 수 있다.

    Excessive desire for honor can lead to unethical actions.

    Here, '명예욕' is depicted as a quality that, if overly present, may have negative consequences, highlighting the importance of balance in personal attributes such as ambition.

  • 그는 자신의 명예욕을 잘 통제하며 주변과 조화롭게 살았다.

    He managed his desire for honor well and lived in harmony with those around him.

    In this context, '명예욕' is shown as an attribute that is controlled or moderated, demonstrating personal growth and the importance of harmony in interpersonal relationships.

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