久闻大名 (jiǔ wén dà míng) — (set phrase) I've long heard of your great name; it's an honor to meet you

Definition

A formal set phrase used when meeting someone famous: 'I've long heard of your great name' — a compliment expressing that you know their reputation. It's flattering, not a literal claim about having heard their actual name.

idiom
(set phrase) I've long heard of your great nameit's an honor to meet you

Examples

  • 久闻大名
    jiǔ wén dà míng, Jīn rì yí jiàn guǒ rán míng bù xū chuán.
    I've long heard of your great name — meeting you today, you truly live up to your reputation.
  • 久闻大名
    jiǔ wén dà míng, Xìng huì xìng huì!
    I've long heard of your great name — delighted to meet you!
  • 久闻大名
    jiǔ wén dà míng, Zǎo jiù xiǎng dāng miàn qǐng jiào le.
    I've long heard of your great name — I've been wanting to seek your advice in person for a long time.

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