Chinese

zhīmíng
Meaning: well-known; famous
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

知
名

Example sentences

He is a well-known writer.
田野間盛開著不知名的野花。
田野间盛开著不知名的野花。
Wildflowers of unknown names are in full bloom in the fields.
他考取了知名的大學。
他考取了知名的大学。
He was admitted to a famous university.
這部電影是那個知名科幻系列的外傳。
这部电影是那个知名科幻系列的外传。
This movie is a spin-off of that famous sci-fi series.
他想靠走後門進入那家知名企業。
他想靠走后门进入那家知名企业。
He wants to enter that famous enterprise by using personal connections.
這裡曾是一位知名富商的豪宅。
这里曾是一位知名富商的豪宅。
This used to be the mansion of a famous wealthy merchant.
許多年輕人都希望能進入這家知名企業工作。
许多年轻人都希望能进入这家知名企业工作。
Many young people hope to work for this well-known company.
他從北大畢業後,進入了一家知名的科技公司工作。
他从北大毕业后,进入了一家知名的科技公司工作。
After graduating from Peking University, he started working at a well-known technology company.

Usage Notes

Describes someone or something that is widely known or recognized by many people.

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