得名

démíng

verb #33,816

Meanings

1 to get one's name
2 to be named (after)
3 to acquire a reputation

Characters

Examples

这座山因形似笔架而得名。

Zhè zuò shān yīn xíng sì bǐjià ér démíng.

This mountain got its name from resembling a brush rest.

他以画虎得名。

Tā yǐ huà hǔ démíng.

He earned his fame by painting tigers.

Tips

usage

Often paired with 因…而得名 (gain one's name because of…) when explaining the etymology of place names, dishes, or nicknames — a very common construction in travel writing and cultural articles.

Stroke Order

得 dé

名 míng