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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