久负盛名 (jiǔ fù shèng míng) — to have long enjoyed a good reputation; to be long-established and prestigious
Definition
Set phrase meaning 'to have enjoyed a fine reputation for a long time' — emphasizes a well-established prestige built over years. Modifies the noun or comes before 的 + noun (e.g. 久负盛名的大学).
idiom
to have long enjoyed a good reputationto be long-established and prestigious
Examples
- 久负盛名，。Zhè jiā cān tīng jiǔ fù shèng míng, měi tiān dōu yǒu rén pái duì.This restaurant has long enjoyed a good reputation — people line up every day.
- ，久负盛名。Tā suī rán nián qīng, dàn yǐ jīng shì jiǔ fù shèng míng de yì shù jiā le.Though young, he is already an artist who has long enjoyed a fine reputation.
- 久负盛名，。Zhè zuò dà xué jiǔ fù shèng míng, xī yǐn le lái zì shì jiè gè dì de xué shēng.This university has long been prestigious, attracting students from all over the world.
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