出名 (chū míng) — famous, well-known
Definition
出名 (chū míng) is a colloquial adjective meaning 'famous / well-known.' It is more everyday than 著名 (written/celebrated); 有名 is close in level but 出名 often describes someone or something that has gained notice, not just anyone already known.
adjective
famouswell-known
Examples
- 出名。Tā shì yí gè hěn chū míng de yǎn yuán.He is a very famous actor.
- 出名。Zhè jiā diàn de dōng xī hěn chū míng.The things in this shop are very famous.
- 出名。Tā de huà zài quán guó dōu hěn chū míng.Her paintings are famous nationwide.
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