Definition
举世闻名 is a four-character idiom meaning 'world-famous' or 'well-known throughout the world'. It combines 举 (entire, whole), 世 (world), 闻 (to hear), and 名 (reputation) — literally 'the whole world has heard of one's name'. Use it as a predicate or attribute to describe people, places, or things with international renown. Unlike English 'world-famous', the Chinese idiom carries a stronger connotation of reputation being spread by word of mouth across the globe.
f.e.
world-famousknown throughout the world
Examples
- 举世闻名。Zhōngguó de Chángchéng jǔ shì wén míng.China's Great Wall is world-famous.
- 举世闻名。Zhè wèi kēxuéjiā de fāxiàn shǐ tā yí yè zhī jiān jǔ shì wén míng.This scientist's discovery made him world-famous overnight.
- 举世闻名。jǔ shì wén míng de Āifēi'ěr Tiětǎ měinián xīyǐn shù bǎi wàn yóukè.The world-famous Eiffel Tower attracts millions of tourists every year.
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