小有名气 (xiǎo yǒu míng qì) — to have some reputation; to be fairly well-known

Definition

A four-character set phrase meaning 'somewhat well-known' — 小 softens the fame to a modest, local or niche level, short of being truly famous.

verb
to have some reputationto be fairly well-known

Examples

  • 小有名气
    Tā zài zhè ge háng yè yǐ jīng xiǎo yǒu míng qì le.
    He already has some reputation in this industry.
  • 小有名气
    Nà jiā cān tīng zài dāng dì xiǎo yǒu míng qì, wèi dào bú cuò.
    That restaurant is fairly well-known locally, and the food is good.
  • Zhè wèi huà jiā suī rán nián qīng, dàn yǐ jīng xiǎo yǒu míng qì le.
    Though young, this painter has already earned some fame.

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