著名 (zhù míng): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 著名 means “famous” or “well-known”. It is commonly used to describe people, places, events, or things that are widely recognized or celebrated for their achievements, reputation, or influence. For example, one might say “他是一位著名的作家” to mean “He is a famous writer”, or “这座城市以其著名的历史文化而闻名” to mean “This city is famous for its rich history and culture”.

Translation

Adjective: famous, well-known

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
他是一位著名的作家tā shì yī wèi zhùmíng de zuòjiāHe is a famous writer
这个城市以它的著名景点而闻名zhège chéngshì yǐ tā de zhùmíng jǐngdiǎn ér wénmíngThis city is famous for its landmarks
这是一本著名的小说zhè shì yī běn zhùmíng de xiǎoshuōThis is a famous novel
他是一位著名的音乐家tā shì yī wèi zhùmíng de yīnyuèjiāHe is a famous musician
这个博物馆收藏了很多著名的艺术品zhège bówùguǎn shōucáng le hěn duō zhùmíng de yìshùpǐnThis museum has a collection of many famous artworks
这家餐厅以它的著名菜肴而闻名zhè jiā cāntīng yǐ tā de zhùmíng càiyáo ér wénmíngThis restaurant is famous for its signature dishes
这个城市有很多著名的大学zhège chéngshì yǒu hěn duō zhùmíng de dàxuéThis city has many famous universities

HSK

著名 is part of HSK Level 4 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 著名 with Pinyin and English Translation