出名 (chū míng) — famous, well-known

Definition

出名 (chū míng) is a colloquial adjective meaning 'famous / well-known.' It is more everyday than 著名 (written/celebrated); 有名 is close in level but 出名 often describes someone or something that has gained notice, not just anyone already known.

adjective
famouswell-known

Examples

  • 出名
    Tā shì yí gè hěn chū míng de yǎn yuán.
    He is a very famous actor.
  • 出名
    Zhè jiā diàn de dōng xī hěn chū míng.
    The things in this shop are very famous.
  • 出名
    Tā de huà zài quán guó dōu hěn chū míng.
    Her paintings are famous nationwide.

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