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“fame” in Chinese

Chinese

Also知名度 (zhī míng dù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinmíng qì

Example

这个演员的名气越来越高。zhè ge yǎn yuán de míng qì yuè lái yuè gāo

This actor's fame is growing.

Illustration for 名气 (fame)

How to say “fame” in Chinese

“Fame” in Chinese is 名气 (míng qì).

How far a name travels through society, bringing recognition and public attention.

Full entry for 名气: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 名气

他的第一部电影让他有了更多的名气。tā de dì yí bù diàn yǐng ràng tā yǒu le gèng duō de míng qì

His first movie brought him more fame.

Tips for using 名气

  • English speakers often link public recognition with achievement, but this word can describe attention gained through exposure even when it says nothing about skill or merit.

Other Chinese words for “fame”

他的知名度在年轻人中很高。tā de zhī míng dù zài nián qīng rén zhōng hěn gāo

He is very famous among young people.

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