闻名于世

聞名於世
wénmíngyúshì
idiom #30,212

Meanings

  1. 1 world-famous
  2. 2 renowned throughout the world

Examples

Chángchéng wénmíngyúshì.
The Great Wall is world-famous.
Tā de kēxué chéngjiù wénmíngyúshì.
His scientific achievements are renowned throughout the world.

Tips

usage
Reads literally as '(its) name is heard throughout the world'. Used as a predicate after subjects — not modifier-style. Synonym: 举世闻名 (jǔshì wénmíng); 享誉世界 (xiǎngyù shìjiè) is a near-equivalent.

Stroke Order

wén
míng
shì