著名

zhù míng

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Common

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Definitions

1. famous
2. noted
3. well-known
4. celebrated

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 无名 wú míng 无名 wú míng nameless unknown, not famous: nameless

Synonyms

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• 出名 chū míng 出名 chū míng well-known for sth general term for famous: well-known for sth
• 知名 zhī míng 知名 zhī míng well-known; famous widely known, often formal: well-known; famous

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 著名 with personal acquaintances; it implies widespread recognition. For 'well-known to me,' use 熟悉.

Example Sentences

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那位 著名 作家去年因病逝世了。

That famous writer passed away due to illness last year.

他是一位 著名 的演员。

He is a famous actor.

他是一位 著名 的诗人。

He is a famous poet.

境内有许多 著名 的旅游景点。

There are many famous tourist attractions within the territory.

他是一位 著名 的学者。

He is a famous scholar.

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Child Words of 著名

• 名 名 míng: name
• 著 著 zhù: to make known