着称 (zhù chēng) — to be widely known as; to be famous for (a particular quality or achievement)
Definition
著称 (zhechēng) is the written-form 'be famous for' — always used in the pattern 以…而著称. Colloquial speech prefers 出名. Negate by changing 以 to 并非.
verb
to be widely known asto be famous for (a particular quality or achievement)
Examples
- 着称。Zhè ge dì qū yǐ fēng jǐng yōu měi ér zhù chēng.This region is widely known for its beautiful scenery.
- 着称。Tā shì yí wèi yǐ yán jǐn zhì xué zhù chēng de xué zhě.He is a scholar widely known for his rigorous scholarship.
- 着称。Zhè jiā cān tīng yǐ dú tè de kǒu wèi ér zhù chēng.This restaurant is famous for its unique flavors.
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