响当当

響噹噹
xiǎngdāngdāng
adjective #33,894

Meanings

  1. 1 resounding
  2. 2 famous
  3. 3 having a big reputation
  4. 4 well-known and respected

Examples

Tā zài yènèi shì xiǎngdāngdāng de rénwù.
He's a big name in the industry.
Zhè shì gè xiǎngdāngdāng de pǐnpái.
This is a top-tier, well-known brand.

Tips

memory
Literally 'sounds dāng-dāng' — the onomatopoeia 当当 (dāngdāng) is the clang of a bell or struck metal, so 响当当 is something so solid that hitting it produces a clear ringing sound. From there: 'a name that rings out'.
usage
Almost always attributive (响当当人物 / 响当当品牌 / 响当当招牌). Carries a positive, slightly admiring tone.

Stroke Order

xiǎng
dāng