Definition
知名 (zhī míng) is a formal, written adjective meaning 'well-known, famous', often used before nouns like 作家 (writer) or 产品 (product). It is more formal than 有名 (yǒu míng), the everyday spoken word, and less grand than 著名 (zhù míng), which implies greater renown or prestige.
adjective
well-knownfamous
Easily confused
- 致命zhì mìngsound-alike(formal/literary) to sacrifice one's life
Examples
- 知名。Zhè wèi zhī míng de zuòjiā xiě le hěn duō shū.This well-known writer has written many books.
- 知名。Zhè jiā gōngsī de zhī míng chǎnpǐn hěn shòu huānyíng.This company's well-known products are very popular.
- 知名，。Tā shì yí wèi zhī míng de dǎoyǎn, pāi guo hěn duō hǎo diànyǐng.He is a well-known director who has made many good movies.
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