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闻名

wén míng

HSK 6

Meaning

  • well-known
  • famous
  • renowned
  • eminent

Definition

有名，著名。

Famous, renowned.

Usage

常用于形容人或事物在某个范围内广为人知，有很高的知名度。

Often used to describe a person or thing that is widely known and has a high reputation within a certain scope.

Examples

  • 1 中国以长城闻名。 (China is famous for the Great Wall.)
  • 2 他是一位闻名世界的科学家。 (He is a world-famous scientist.)
  • 3 这个小镇因美食而闻名。 (This small town is famous for its cuisine.)
  • 4 他的画作闻名遐迩。 (His paintings are renowned far and wide.)
  • 5 西湖闻名天下。 (West Lake is famous all over the world.)

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