Definition
慕名而来 is a fixed expression (成语) meaning 'to come because of someone's reputation or fame'. It implies that the person is drawn by the fame of a person, place, or thing. You can use it in contexts like visiting a famous restaurant or meeting a renowned person.
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to come because of someone's fame or reputation
Examples
- 慕名而来。Hěn duō yóukè dōu mù míng ér lái cānguān zhège gǔchéng.Many tourists come here because of its fame to visit this ancient city.
- 慕名而来，。Tā mù míng ér lái, xiǎng jiàn jian zhè wèi zhùmíng de zuòjiā.He came attracted by the fame, wanting to meet this famous writer.
- ，慕名而来。Zhè jiā cāntīng hěn yǒumíng, wǒmen shì mù míng ér lái lái de.This restaurant is very famous; we came because of its reputation.
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