闻名于世

聞名於世

wénmíngyúshì

idiom #30,212

Meanings

1 world-famous
2 renowned throughout the world

Characters

to hear; to be known

in; at; throughout

Examples

HSK 3

长城闻名于世。

Chángchéng wénmíngyúshì.

The Great Wall is world-famous.

HSK 3

他的科学成就闻名于世。

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; 享誉世界 is a near-equivalent.

Stroke Order

闻 wén

名 míng

于 yú

世 shì