Definition
小有名气 is a set phrase meaning 'to have some reputation' or 'to be fairly well-known' — not hugely famous, but recognized within a certain circle or field. You can use it to describe a person, a place, a business, or a work that has achieved a moderate level of fame.
v
to have some reputationto be fairly well-known
Examples
- 小有名气。Tā zài zhège hángyè yǐjīng xiǎo yǒu le.He already has some reputation in this industry.
- 小有名气，。Nà jiā cāntīng zài dāngdì xiǎo yǒu, wèidào búcuò.That restaurant is fairly well-known locally, and the food is good.
- ，。Zhè wèi huàjiā suīrán niánqīng, dàn yǐjīng xiǎo yǒu míng qì le.Though young, this painter has already earned some fame.
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