久闻大名 (jiǔ wén dà) — (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, 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, Xìng huì xìng huì!I've long heard of your great name — delighted to meet you!
- 久闻大名，。jiǔ wén dà, 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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