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“become famous overnight” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyī jǔ chéng míng

Example

他的小说让他一举成名。tā de xiǎo shuō ràng tā yì jǔ chéng míng

His novel made him famous overnight.

Illustration for 一举成名 (become famous overnight)

How to say “become famous overnight” in Chinese

“Become famous overnight” in Chinese is 一举成名 (yī jǔ chéng míng).

A single standout result creates a sudden leap from being little known to widely recognized.

Full entry for 一举成名: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 一举成名

她在电视节目上一举成名。tā zài diàn shì jié mù shàng yì jǔ chéng míng

She became famous on a TV show.

Tips for using 一举成名

  • The expression suits a writer, performer, athlete, or other public figure whose one work or performance attracts broad attention, rather than someone whose reputation grows slowly.

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