yǒu有havekǒu口mouthjiē皆allbēi碑stele
Universally praised; enjoy a good reputation.
Literal meaning
have (有) — mouth (口) — all (皆) — stele (碑)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing widespread praise.
Examples
Zhè这bù部diàn电yǐng影shàng上yìng映hòu后，yǒu有kǒu口jiē皆bēi碑。
After the movie was released, it was universally praised.
Tā他de的yī医shù术jīng精zhàn湛，zài在dāng当dì地yǒu有kǒu口jiē皆bēi碑。
His medical skills are superb, and he enjoys a good reputation locally.
Usage & nuances
Positive connotation; suggests genuine and widespread admiration.
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