Definition
一举成名 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to become famous overnight' or 'to achieve instant fame'. The literal translation is 'one action becomes famous', and it's used when a single event — like a movie, a book, a competition win, or a viral post — suddenly brings someone widespread recognition. It emphasizes the speed and the single cause of the fame.
v.p.
to become famous overnightto achieve instant fame
Examples
- 一举成名，。Tā yīnwèi yì shǒu gē yī jǔ chéng míng, xiànzài quánguó dōu rènshi tā.He became famous overnight because of a song, and now the whole country knows him.
- 一举成名。Hěn duō yǎnyuán dōu xīwàng kào yí bù diànyǐng yī jǔ chéng míng.Many actors hope to become famous overnight with one movie.
- 一举成名。Tā xiě de dì yī běn xiǎoshuō ràng tā yī jǔ chéng míng.Her first novel made her famous overnight.
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