Chinese Conversation · Level 75
90 words
Chinese word
一举成名
Pronunciation
Pinyinyī jǔ chéng míng
Meaning
- idiombecome famous overnight
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A single standout result creates a sudden leap from being little known to widely recognized.
Common phrases
凭借一部作品一举成名píng jiè yí bù zuò pǐn yì jǔ chéng míng
become famous through one work
在比赛中一举成名zài bǐ sài zhōng yì jǔ chéng míng
become famous in a competition
一夜之间一举成名yí yè zhī jiān yì jǔ chéng míng
become famous overnight
Similar words
一鸣惊人yì míng jīng rén: Gaining sudden recognition through one remarkable act that catches people by surprise.
一炮而红yí pào ér hóng: Gaining widespread popularity after one successful event or achievement.
一夜成名yí yè chéng míng: Gaining fame suddenly over a very short period, even within one night.
Definition in Chinese
指凭借一次突出表现一下子变得有名。zhǐ píng jiè yí cì tū chū biǎo xiàn yí xià zi biàn de yǒu míng
Word origin
The compact structure 一 (yī, "one") + 举 (jǔ, "act") + 成 (chéng, "become") + 名 (míng, "fame") links one impressive act directly with gaining a name.
Usage tips
- 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.
Opposites
- 默默无闻mò mò wú wénremain unknownidiom
Related words
- 成名chéng míngbecome famousverb
- 成名作chéng míng zuòbreakthrough worknoun