Definition
声名鹊起 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to suddenly become famous' or 'to rise to fame quickly', like a magpie (鹊) taking flight. It describes a person or thing gaining widespread recognition in a short time, often in fields like entertainment, business, or academia. Unlike 出名 (simply 'famous'), this idiom emphasizes the rapid, dramatic nature of the rise.
idiom
to rise to fame quicklyto become suddenly famous
Examples
- 声名鹊起。Nà wèi niánqīng yǎnyuán yīn yí bù diànyǐng ér shēng míng què qǐ.That young actor rose to fame quickly because of one movie.
- 声名鹊起。Zhè jiā gōngsī píngjiè chuàngxīn chǎnpǐn zài yènèi shēng míng què qǐ.This company rose to fame in the industry through its innovative products.
- ，声名鹊起。Tā de xiǎoshuō chūbǎn hòu, zuòzhě shēng míng què qǐ.After his novel was published, the author quickly became famous.
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