驰名 (chí míng) — to be famous widely; to be renowned

Definition

驰名 is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to be widely renowned', often appearing in fixed phrases like 驰名中外. It is more elevated than the everyday adjective 出名 (chū míng), and similar to 闻名 (wén míng) but with a stronger sense of far-reaching fame. 著称 (zhù chēng) is used with 以 to specify what something is famous for.

verb

to be famous widelyto be renowned

Examples

驰名。
Zhège pǐnpái de chǎnpǐn chí míng zhōngwài.
The products of this brand are famous at home and abroad.
驰名。
Tā de yìshù zuòpǐn chí míng shìjiè.
His artworks are famous worldwide.
驰名。
Yuǎnjìn chí míng de cháyè láizì zhèlǐ.
The tea that is famous far and near comes from here.

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