荣辱 is a classical Chinese compound noun meaning 'honor and disgrace' — two opposing moral concepts that together represent one's social standing, personal dignity, and ethical reputation. The character 荣 (róng) means 'glory', 'honor', or 'prosperity', while 辱 (rǔ) means 'disgrace', 'shame', or 'humiliation'. Together, they form a tightly bound, balanced pair — often used in formal, literary, or philosophical contexts to express how deeply intertwined honor and shame are in traditional Chinese values.

This term frequently appears in discussions about personal integrity, national pride, moral responsibility, or historical judgment. It’s common in idioms (e.g., 荣辱与共 — 'to share honor and disgrace together'), political slogans, and educational texts. Unlike standalone words for 'honor' or 'shame', 荣辱 emphasizes their duality: one cannot exist without the other in evaluating conduct or consequence.