Definition
响当当 is a vivid Chinese idiom that literally means 'loud and resounding' (like the sound of gongs or bells). Figuratively, it describes someone or something that is highly renowned, outstanding, or formidable — a person's reputation or an object's quality is undeniable and widely recognized. You'll often hear it in phrases like 响当当的名字 (a name that rings bells) or 响当当的人物 (a person of great standing). The reduplicated form 当当 intensifies the meaning.
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(figurative) renownedoutstandingformidable
Examples
- 响当当。Tā zài yīnyuè jiè shì ge xiǎng dāng dāng de rénwù.He is a renowned figure in the music industry.
- 响当当。Zhège pǐnpái de míngzì zài quán shìjiè dōu xiǎng dāng dāng.The name of this brand is famous all over the world.
- 响当当。Tā píng shílì yíngdé le xiǎng dāng dāng de míngshēng.She earned a formidable reputation through her ability.
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