kdavid Posted September 14, 2010 at 08:55 AM Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 at 08:55 AM Is there a specific word or phrase used to title or describe an "unsung hero"? That is, something to describe someone who does amazing things every day but receives little or no credit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylee Posted September 14, 2010 at 10:40 AM Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 at 10:40 AM Consider 無名英雄. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbradfor Posted September 14, 2010 at 02:09 PM Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 at 02:09 PM What's the difference between 无名 and 陌生人, and why is 无名 more appropriate here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzhe Posted September 14, 2010 at 02:30 PM Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 at 02:30 PM 陌生人 is a stranger, somebody you personally don't know. 无名 describes somebody who is generally unknown, not famous. It fits with the meaning of the phrase. nciku lists the following phrase: 无名英雄英雄纪念碑 = monument to the unknown fallen soldiers. On the other hand, "unsung hero" is often used to refer to people who are known, but receive too little credit, since people do not understand the importance of their contribution. Like a secretary or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiaocai Posted September 14, 2010 at 03:22 PM Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 at 03:22 PM So how about “幕后英雄” then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The guy from Beijing Posted September 18, 2010 at 07:17 AM Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 at 07:17 AM No, "幕后英雄" means someone who works backstage or in secret. For example, “幕后主使” means an insidious person who stays out of sight but play others like pawns. So "幕后英雄" would imply that the person wanted to stay in hiding or his job requires him to stay out of sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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