驰名中外

馳名中外

chímíng-zhōngwài

idiom

Meanings

HSK 4

这所大学驰名中外，每年吸引大量留学生。

Zhè suǒ dàxué chímíng-zhōngwài, měinián xīyǐn dàliàng liúxuéshēng.

This university is world-renowned and draws many international students every year.

HSK 7-9

茅台酒驰名中外。

Máotái jiǔ chímíng-zhōngwài.

Maotai liquor is famous at home and abroad.

history

Adapted from 《水经注·涑水》 by 郦道元 (Northern Wei): 驰名天下 - 'name racing through the realm'.

usage

Formal, positive. Common in brand descriptions, tourism copy, and product marketing.

驰 chí

名 míng

中 zhōng

外 wài