Definition
大名鼎鼎 is a set phrase meaning 'renowned, famous' — it is more emphatic and formal than 出名 or 闻名, and often used as an attributive modifier (大名鼎鼎的...). The similar phrase 远近闻名 emphasizes being known far and wide geographically.
phrase
renownedfamoushaving a great reputation
Examples
- 大名鼎鼎。Tā shì yí wèi dà míng dǐng dǐng de kēxuéjiā.He is a renowned scientist.
- 大名鼎鼎。Nà shì yí gè dà míng dǐng dǐng de pǐnpái.That is a well-known brand.
- 。Nà jiā gōngsī zài hángyè zhōng dà míng dǐng dǐng.That company has a great reputation in the industry.
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