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著名

zhù míng
HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Common

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Definitions

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

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
无名
wú míng

nameless

unknown, not famous

Synonyms

2 items
出名
chū míng

well-known for sth

general term for famous
知名
zhī míng

well-known; famous

widely known, often formal

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
míng

name

著
zhù

to make known