出名

chūmíng

verb/adjective HSK 6 #3,747

Meanings

Literally 'to put out one's name' — to gain recognition.

这个地方以美食出名。

Zhège dìfāng yǐ měishí chūmíng.

This place is famous for its food.

他因为唱歌出名了。

Tā yīnwèi chànggē chūmíng le.

He became famous because of his singing.

她是个出名的作家。

Tā shì gè chūmíng de zuòjiā.

She is a well-known writer.

成都出名的不只是火锅。

Chéngdū chūmíng de bùzhǐ shì huǒguō.

Chengdu is famous for more than just hotpot.

usage

出名 is neutral — can be famous for good or bad reasons. 有名 (yǒumíng) is interchangeable as an adjective. 著名 (zhùmíng) is more literary/formal.

grammar

Pattern: 以...出名 (to be famous for...) or 因为...出名 (to become famous because of...).

出 chū

名 míng