HSK · Level 8
135 words
Chinese word
出名
Pronunciation
Pinyinchū míng
Meaning
- adjectivefamous
Example
这家餐厅很出名。zhè jiā cān tīng hěn chū míng
This restaurant is very famous.
More examples
这位科学家因研究成果而出名。zhè wèi kē xué jiā yīn yán jiū chéng guǒ ér chū míng
This scientist became famous for his research results.
Core concept
Recognition spreads outward until a person or thing has a broad public reputation.
Common phrases
很出名hěn chū míng
very famous
出名的演员chū míng de yǎn yuán
famous actor
变得出名biàn de chū míng
become famous
Similar words
有名yǒu míng: Known by many people and widely recognized.
著名zhù míng: Widely recognized in public or specialist fields for notable standing.
闻名wén míng: Known far and wide because a reputation has spread.
Definition in Chinese
被很多人知道并且有一定的名声。bèi hěn duō rén zhī dào bìng qiě yǒu yí dìng de míng shēng
Word origin
出 (chū, "come out") + 名 (míng, "name") treats a name as something that comes into the open, a compact way to express public recognition.
Usage tips
- The word applies naturally to people, businesses, places, and creative works, so everyday conversation uses it for public recognition beyond personal fame.
Other meanings
- become famousverb
Opposites
- 无名wú míngunknownadjective