著名 (zhù míng) — famous, well-known, celebrated

Definition

A formal written word for 'famous' — describes people, works, or places with established reputation. More literary than 有名, stronger than 知名.

adjective
famouswell-knowncelebrated

Examples

  • 著名
    Zhè wèi zhù míng de zuò jiā xiě le yì běn shū.
    This famous writer wrote a book.
  • 著名
    Péng you gěi wǒ tuī jiàn le yí bù zhù míng de diàn yǐng.
    My friend recommended a famous movie to me.
  • 著名
    Zhōng guó yǒu hěn duō zhù míng de kē xué jiā.
    China has many famous scientists.

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