HSK V7-9
Correct
闻名
/ wénmíng /
Strokes
Definition
well-known/famous/renowned/eminent
Example
As a Verb
be well-known; be famous/renowned/celebrated/noted/reputed
1
Xīān
西安
yǐ
以
bīngmǎyǒng
兵马俑
ér
而
wénmíng
闻名
shìjiè
世界
。
Xi'an is world-famous for its terracotta warriors and horses.
2
Shàoxīng
绍兴
yǐ
以
lǔxùn
鲁迅
gùjū
故居
ér
而
wénmíng
闻名
。
Shaoxing is famous as the birthplace of Lu Xun.
3
Yuǎnjìnwénmíng
远近闻名
well known far and wide
4
Jǔshìwénmíng
举世闻名
well known all over the world; world-famous
5
Wénmíng
闻名
de
的
fēngjǐngōu
风景区
famous scenic spot
6
Wénmíngyúshì
闻名于世
de
的
fāmíng
发明
world-famous invention
7
Wénmíng
闻名
quánguó
全国
be well-known throughout/across the country
As a Verb
be familiar with sb's name; know sb by repute
8
Wénmíng
闻名
bùrú
不如
jiànmiàn
见面
。
It is better to see a person in the flesh than to know him by repute.
9
Wénmíng
闻名
yǐ
已
jiǔ
久
have long heard of sb's fame