响当当 (xiǎng dāng dāng) — (figurative) renowned, outstanding, formidable

Definition

A vivid 3-syllable adjective (bound form, used before 的) meaning "renowned, formidable." Often praises someone solidly successful or impressive — stronger and more colloquial than a plain "famous."

bound form

(figurative) renownedoutstandingformidable

Examples

响当当。
Tā zài yīn yuè jiè shì gè xiǎng dāng dāng de rén wù.
He is a renowned figure in the music industry.
响当当。
Zhè ge pǐn pái de míng zì zài quán shì jiè dōu xiǎng dāng dāng.
The name of this brand is famous all over the world.
响当当。
Tā píng shí lì yíng dé le xiǎng dāng dāng de míng shēng.
She earned a formidable reputation through her ability.

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