Chinese word

知名

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhī míng

Meaning

  • adjectivefamous

Example

他是一位知名的演员。tā shì yí wèi zhī míng de yǎn yuán

He is a famous actor.

Illustration for 知名 (famous)

More examples

该知名公司的产品出口到多个国家。gāi zhī míng gōng sī de chán pǐn chū kǒu dào duō gè guó jiā

The products of that well-known company are exported to several countries.

Core concept

A name that has spread beyond its original circle and stands in the public eye.

Common phrases

  • 知名公司zhī míng gōng sī

    well-known company

  • 知名品牌zhī míng pǐn pái

    well-known brand

  • 知名度zhī míng dù

    name recognition

Similar words

有名yǒu míng: Famous or well known to many people in everyday speech and writing.
出名chū míng: Recognized by the public after a reputation has spread, especially in everyday conversation.
著名zhù míng: Widely recognized within a field, especially in formal reports and public documents.

Definition in Chinese

为多数人所知道的名字或声誉，表示人或事物有一定的知名度。wèi duō shù rén suǒ zhī dào de míng zì huò shēng yù biǎo shì rén huò shì wù yǒu yí dìng de zhī míng dù

Word origin

知 (zhī, "know") + 名 (míng, "name or reputation") combines to describe someone or something recognized by the public.

Usage tips

  • This adjective often appears in profiles, announcements, and descriptions of people, companies, and products, giving everyday speech a more formal descriptive style.

Opposites

  • 无名wú míngnot famousadjective

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